Complimentary from the publishers of Population Health News March 2019

"For the last two and a half years Molina has become increasingly aware that the social determinants of health are as, and sometimes even more important, to improving the health of individuals, than any other type intervention that we could offer. Included among the very large realm of SDH are issues associated with barriers due to not having transportation, not having easy access to healthy food, and/or the cost of either healthy food or health related products.”
- Molina President Peter Adler in a recent conversation with State of Reform.

According to The State of Population Health Fourth Annual Numerof Survey Report, 90% of large hospitals had at least one contract based on risk, compared to 71% of smaller organizations. Almost 25% of respondents said the biggest challenge for adapting to models based on risk was financial loss.

Excerpted from: "Survey Says Population Health Initiatives Are Stalling," HealthLeaders, March 19, 2019.

Overcoming Health Care Challenges in Immigrant Communities

This briefing discusses challenges to immigrant communities accessing health care and social services—including cultural, linguistic, coverage, and other barriers—and how this impacts broader population health and well-being. (Note: the briefing begins 14.30 minutes into the video.)

Michael N. Abrams and Gordon Phillips: 6 tactics for focusing on SODH with the biggest economic impact

1. Diagnose needs and set goals.
2. Structure-focused solutions.
3. Avoid overinvesting.
4. Actively communicate.
5. Provide incentives.
6. Create mechanisms for change.

Source: FierceHealthcare, March 7, 2019

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NCQA's Approach to Population Health Management by Natalie Mueller, MPH and Raena Akin-Deko, MHSA

Improving Population Health Through Technology: What Providers Need to Know by Zachary Blunt

Population Health Technology Needs to Evolve With Providers by Mike Hoxter

Thought Leaders' Corner: How can population health initiatives combat the opioid crisis?

Catching Up With... Monique Stanton

In the March Medical Home News Supplement: Whole Person Care Demonstration Project Aims to Create Medical Home for Low Income Californians; Study Links Primary Care Physicians to Increase Life Expectancy

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