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Unlocking Healthier Futures with Financial Power Explore how financial institutions are not just about money management but are pivotal in enhancing community health. From investing in healthcare infrastructure to supporting vital community programs, discover the impactful ways these institutions contribute to our well-being. Key Takeaways: ✅Investments in Healthcare: Financial institutions are investing in healthcare facilities and innovations that broaden access to medical care. ✅Community Health Programs: Initiatives like health screenings and wellness workshops funded by these institutions play a crucial role in preventive care. ✅Affordable Housing and Health: By backing affordable housing projects, financial institutions contribute to the better health of communities. ✅Enhancing Financial Literacy: Educational programs help individuals manage finances better, leading to improved health outcomes. ✅Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with health organizations maximize the impact of investments in public health initiatives. #FundingHealthFutures #CommunityHealth #FinancialWellness #HealthcareInvestment

The integration of social care into healthcare is vital for addressing health-related social needs (HRSN) like housing, transportation, and nutrition, especially for Medicaid beneficiaries. But what does it take to build a *quality* social care delivery network (SCDN)?   From Community Care Hubs (CCH) to cross-sector collaboration, successful networks hinge on robust social care infrastructure that supports service delivery, data sharing, and equitable resource allocation.   Discover how technology and coordinated approaches are revolutionizing social care and healthcare partnerships in our latest article: “Quality Social Care Delivery Networks need Quality Social Care Infrastructure” https://lnkd.in/evWHzn3y

I love this work, David Zuckerman, (Healthcare Anchor Network), and Jason Q. Purnell (James S. McDonnell Foundation), helping us all understand the tremendous benefits of leveraging anchor institutions' assets to benefit the health and well-being of their communities. Really great work! Check out the playbook!

Unfortunately, providers don’t have a magic wand to “abracadabra” the financial costs of addressing SDOH away. As outlined by HIT Consultant Media, providers are integrating community resources, leveraging technology, and adopting value-based care models to overcome financial barriers. At Activate Care we empower providers with the tools to address SDOH efficiently. What are some of the ways you help overcome financial barriers for your patients? https://hubs.la/Q02R3q8l0 #HealthEquity #HealthcareProviders #SDOH #HRSN

‘Currently, use of digital technology is mimicking silos in the system, and people are frustrated at having to piece their care together. This fragmentation is partly due to the funding and approaches to digitalisation replicating organisational silos in the system and the technology then copying this.’ Another frank and helpful review from the Kings Fund on the potential for digital to enable community health and social care. One of the main priorities for the strategy and performance teams in Midlothian is to progress the DSAs we need and release the IG bottleneck across much of integrated health and social care to ensure our communities have access to the quality support they deserve. https://lnkd.in/e7PbB7wG

Good financing remains one of the biggest roadblocks for scaling up and sustaining the impact of community health systems. Across global, regional, and local levels, Financing Alliance for Health is making significant strides to unlock financing and challenge the status quo of health system funding. Financing Alliance for Health helps governments design and fund ambitious, affordable, and at-scale community health programs by finding innovative financing pathways and investment opportunities that use the private sector. In 2023, they launched their expanded strategy for 2023-2027, aiming to close the $4.4B funding gap and professionalize frontline health workers. Learn more about how they are driving impact: https://lnkd.in/dXNc_4Dc #SocialImpact

Today's theme for National Public Health Week is New Tools and Innovations, posing the question: how can we leverage advances in digital technologies to create new pathways toward achieving public health goals? In order to see substantial equitable improvements in human health, we must build the underlying infrastructure that will make it possible to deploy digital public health innovations. The foundation of this infrastructure is robust, reliable broadband internet access for all. That's what Digital POWER aims to do. As a part of the Massachusetts Municipal Digital Equity Planning Program, the goal of Digital POWER is to enable municipalities, or other local bodies of government, to engage in digital equity planning activities with the goal of bridging the digital divide. Learn more about Digital POWER: https://lnkd.in/eTzXMQ5Y #communityengagement #digitalequity #publichealth

Where you're born, where you live, and where you work influences the quality of your health. They're just a few factors, known as social determinants of health, that can contribute to why you get sick or how you navigate care for chronic medical conditions.    This PBS documentary explores how social determinants of health affect Colorado residents, but the same circumstances can be found all over the country. Intermountain Health considers how to best address these factors in the communities we serve to improve patient outcomes – and quality of life.    The journey is fascinating, and special thanks to Decode Colorado and PBS 12 for documenting these significant health impacts.     #healthcare #healthcareaccessibility 

Funding Opportunity: Attention Arizona Organizations! The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement is now accepting applications for its Impact Grant cycle, targeting mental health, substance use disorder, chronic health conditions, and health equity. With a successful track record of awarding $3.1 million to 125 community partners last year, the foundation is set to make an even greater impact in 2024. Are you looking to make a difference in Arizona’s health challenges? This is your chance to secure funding for your initiatives, with priority given to scalable projects that expand resources and have a measurable impact. Applications are open through Feb. 29, with funding commencing on May 31, 2024. Navigating grant applications can be complex, but you don’t have to do it alone. Burrows Consulting specializes in guiding healthcare organizations like yours through the grant application process, enhancing your proposal to stand out. Let us help you secure the funding you need to advance health in Arizona. Contact Burrows Consulting today for expert assistance with your application. Link in Bio #HealthAdvancement #ImpactGrant #ArizonaHealth #GrantSupport" #healthcareconsultants

Has your hospital converted to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH)? Join the REH Peer Network, proudly presented by the REH Technical Assistance Center. Here's what we're focusing on: — Easing the financial burden for those we serve. — Driving economic growth in our rural areas. — Promoting preventative healthcare for healthier lives. — Breeding cultural awareness and inclusivity in healthcare services. This is more than a network. It's a call to action for change-makers like you to share insights, collaborate, and grow together. We're not just sharing knowledge; we're building a legacy of better health for rural communities. Join us at the next Peer Network meeting on May 21 at 2 PM EST. Together, we'll chart the future of rural health. Learn more and request to join: https://lnkd.in/eMgH2e38. #RuralHealth #SupportRural #ImproveRuralHealthcareAccess #RevolutionizeRuralHealthcare #REHTAC