Beyond the medical —Assisting with social determinants of health in the drive to value-based care

Value-based care means keeping our patients healthy that often times require activities far outside of the traditional healthcare role. These opportunities are identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Many of these gaps identified are for elements outside of traditional healthcare services such as transportation and food, yet are critical in achieving health and reducing costs. Historically it has not been possible for organizations or payers to cover these elements, but this is changing.

Source: Geriatric Nursing - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Richard G. Stefanacci, Albert Riddle Tags: Assisted Living Column Source Type: research