New Budgeting Tools Will Help Foster Social Determinants of Health

The growing interest in addressing social determinants of health —nonclinical factors influencing health—raises practical issues about the way we budget for collaborative efforts across governmental departments. In particular, the expanding research on the relationship between such factors as housing, transportation, and community services and the health cond ition of many households indicates the importance of giving program leaders the flexibility and incentive to coordinate resources from multiple sources.
Source: JAMA - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research