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Highmark Health's #LivingHealth strategy is committed to whole person health, including clinical, social and behavioral factors. Within that social element, community health workers become a critical liaison — especially for marginalized populations. This article explores some ways that their organization deploys community health workers and focuses in on personal insights from three of these dedicated health care professionals, such as Emmanuel Lora from the Lehigh Valley Health Network. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eT43Yyxy

Great stuff by Highmark Health. Individual SDoH assessments are super important.... but what's even more critical, is how we utilize those assessments to address social determinants of health in product and plan build outs in both Medicare Advantage and Medicaid. Supplemental Benefits in MA and Value Add Benefits in Medicaid have evolved over the last 10 years.. but what's lacking is the creativity around customization on the individual member level. One size fit all Supplemental Benefits and Value Add Benefits do not fully address social determinants of health. The MCOs and their down stream vendors that put emphasis and strategy around customization will be the ones that succeed during the new age of Managed Care. #medicareadvantage #managedmedicaid #supplementalbenefits #valueaddbenefits #CMS #SDoH #socialdeterminantsofhealth Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

GRAAM's Health Awareness Series! Exploring Local Contextual Issues Affecting Health: Understanding the Dynamics. Local contextual issues encompass a myriad of factors directly shaping health outcomes within specific communities or regions. Dive into Socioeconomic Disparities, where income inequality, education access, and housing conditions contribute to healthcare disparities. Cultural Beliefs and Practices influence health-seeking behaviors and treatment adherence, impacting healthcare effectiveness. Environmental Factors such as air quality and access to green spaces play crucial roles in disease prevalence. Healthcare Infrastructure availability and accessibility significantly affect healthcare quality, particularly in underserved areas. Governance and Policy frameworks shape resource allocation and healthcare delivery systems. Community Engagement enhances the effectiveness of health interventions. Stay tuned for the next part of this enlightening series! #HealthAwareness #CommunityHealth #LocalIssues #SocioeconomicDisparities #EnvironmentalHealth #GovernanceAndPolicy #CommunityEngagement #StayInformed #GRAAMHealthSeries World Health Organization (WHO)

A survey of health directors in large US cities reveals a troubling lack of trust between communities and public health (only 18% report high trust). However, all leaders prioritize partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs). While trust seems to be a challenge (only 28% felt it's improving), there's a clear recognition of the importance of collaboration. All public health department leaders ranked partnerships with CBOs as their top priority – a staggering 79% agreed. The article highlights a strength in collaboration. Communities, especially those facing health inequities, need support to collaborate with public health organizations. #Policy #Healthcare #PublicHealth

In this link is a really important call for social workers who have experience in building relationships between communities and health authorities to participate in shaping the future of health policy and practice: https://lnkd.in/eTksX57B

Mei's story portrays one way social participation can lead to improvements in health care you receive. Your voice can lead to real change! #HealthForAll Learn more: http://bit.ly/3LjCb3c

GRAAM's Health Awareness Series! Exploring Local Contextual Issues Affecting Health: Understanding the Dynamics. Local contextual issues encompass a myriad of factors directly shaping health outcomes within specific communities or regions. Dive into Socioeconomic Disparities, where income inequality, education access, and housing conditions contribute to healthcare disparities. Cultural Beliefs and Practices influence health-seeking behaviors and treatment adherence, impacting healthcare effectiveness. Environmental Factors such as air quality and access to green spaces play crucial roles in disease prevalence. Healthcare Infrastructure availability and accessibility significantly affect healthcare quality, particularly in underserved areas. Governance and Policy frameworks shape resource allocation and healthcare delivery systems. Community Engagement enhances the effectiveness of health interventions. Stay tuned for the next part of this enlightening series! #HealthAwareness #CommunityHealth #LocalIssues #SocioeconomicDisparities #EnvironmentalHealth #GovernanceAndPolicy #CommunityEngagement #StayInformed #GRAAMHealthSeries World Health Organization (WHO)

Could you share some tips to health professionals, to note and put back to the community?

We performed an analysis on 800,000 social determinants of health assessments of our own patients and members. Although there is some variation by community, the top five needs across our footprint are: financial resources; health literacy; housing instability; social connections and safety. The study, published in JAMA, highlights the need to include individual and local data when building plans to address social drivers of health. We believe health systems, employers and government agencies should expand individual SDoH assessments to better inform care, program design and investments. Read the article below or here: https://lnkd.in/epcRw-Ra

The @Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and @CVS Health recently shared their findings in a joint research paper about how health plans can address social determinants of health, specifically using community health worker-led programs. Read the full report below to learn about the value of community health workers and how we can make tactical changes to improve outcomes. Be sure to read the full report below! #TeamCVS