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Complimentary from the publishers of Population Health News July 2020

"The transition to population health and at-risk models is challenging hospitals’ operating margins because some of these hospitals do not have the infrastructure to manage their finances based on population health metrics, and they are having a difficult time shifting their finance models to account for this way of thinking. Compounding this is the fact that hospitals are also challenged with labor and wage pressures because of the tight market for healthcare workers."
- Saeed Aminzadeh, Chief Executive Officer, Decision Point Healthcare Solutions.

The Diabetes Research, Education, and Action for Minorities, or DREAM trial, studied a group of Bangladeshi-Americans, who have a higher rate of Type 2 diabetes than the general U.S. population. The study participants were randomly assigned to either a control group or a group that participated in several education sessions with community health workers. At the end of the trial period, 36.3% of the intervention group achieved control or stabilization of their hemoglobin A1c levels (defined as under seven percent) compared with 24.6% of the control group. In addition, 55.2% of the intervention group also had decreased A1c levels at the end of the study, compared to 42.5% in the control group.

Excerpted from: Population Health News, Volume 7 Number 7, July 2020, ThoughtLeaders' Corner: Jim Mandler, Senior Director, NYU Langone Medical Center.

AHIP: 12 ways health plans are innovating for SDoH

1. Building New Food Distribution Models
2. Helping Members Secure Employment
3. Securing Emergency Temporary Housing
4. Removing Transportation Barriers to COVID19 Testing
5. Providing Digital Resources for Telehealth
6. Promoting Access to Essential Resources
7. Enrolling Members in Programs to Alleviate Needs
8. Strengthening a Diverse Workforce to Reduce Disparities
9. Using Data to Identify Vulnerable Populations at Risk of COVID-19
10. Reaching Out to At-Risk Individuals
11. Supporting Local Organizations
12. Winning the Fight Against COVID-19

Source: AHIP, "Health Insurance Providers are Innovating to Address Socioeconomic Needs During COVID-19 and Beyond"

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COVID-19 Racial/Ethnic Disparities: New Analysis Reveals Unexpected Findings
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How Geographic Data Supports Population Health During COVID-19
Health IT Analytics, July 13, 2020

Tackling Social Determinants Of Health Around The Globe
Health Affairs, July 7, 2020

How to Target Social Determinants of Health in Managed Care
Patient Engagement HIT, July 6, 2020

6 COVID-19 Social Determinants of Health Payers Pivoted to Meet
HealthPayer Intelligence, July 2, 2020

How Can Data Sharing Evolve Population Health Management?
AJMC/Conferences, June 25, 2020

Humana, U. of Houston started a PH-focused med school. Then COVID-19 hit
FierceHealthcare, June 25, 2020

A new urgency for addressing social determinants of health
SmartBrief, June 25, 2020

Big Data Analytics Dashboard Shows Greatest Risk Factors for COVID-19
Health IT Analytics, June 23, 2020

Social Determinants of Health: Lead or Partner
HealthLeaders Media, June 22, 2020

SODH and the Role of Routine Pediatric Care in a Medically Complex Toddler
Journal of Developmentla & Behavioral Pediatrics, abstract only, July 3, 2020

Development & Validation of a County-Level SODH Risk Assessment Tool for CD
Annals of Family Medicine, July 2020

Unite Us to acquire SDOH-focused analytics company Staple Health
FierceHealthcare, June 19, 2020

The Role of the Patient-Centered Medical Home in Treating Depression
Current Pyschiatry Report, July 14, 2020

Patient-Centered Medical Home Repair: Flat Fee Reduces Imaging Volume
Managed Healthcare Executive, July 11, 2020

ACOs and PCMHs: Health Expenditures and Health Services
The American Journal of Accountable Care, July 1, 2020

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PCMHs Vs. ACOs: Which One Cuts Costs The Most? by Pranav M. Patel, Varun Vaidya, and Renuka Gupte
Primary Care Practices Feeling Huge Strain Under COVID-19 Pandemic by Ron Shinkman
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Three Steps to Identify and Address Social Determinants of Health by Jessica Schiller, RN, BSN, MAS

Digital Strategies To Fight COVID-19 by Arnaud D'Agostini

Social Policies Might Not Only Improve Economic Well-Being, But Also Health by Stephanie Berger

Thought Leaders' Corner: "How can community programs help treat populations with chronic conditions?"

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