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"Nearly one-fifth of physicians indicated they know of someone who considered, attempted or died by suicide since the start of the pandemic alone, a time when many physicians have suffered trauma and loss. It is vital that we make a conscious and forward effort to break down stigma and encourage physicians to seek mental health support when they need it, especially in the wake of the most significant health event in recent history."
- Gary Price, MD, president of The Physicians Foundation

A new study found that total out-of-pocket costs billed for preventive services to Americans with employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) in 2018 ranged from $75.6 million to $219 million, with 1 in 4 patients who used preventive care incurring these charges. Annual wellness visits accounted for a majority of the costs, at more than 35 percent.

Source: Population Health News, Volume 8 Number 8, August 2021, "Patients Billed Up To $219 Million In Total For Preventive Services That Should Be Free," by Jillian McCoy.

Racial/Ethnic Disparities Before and After Medicare Eligibility: 6 Comparisons

1. Insurance coverage before Medicare Eligibility: 77.4% for Hispanics, 86.3% for Blacks; 92% for Whites
2. Insurance coverage after Medicare Eligibility: 91.3% for Hispanics, 95.8% for Blacks; 98.5% for Whites
3. Disparity in cost-related barriers to care between Whites and Hispanics: 11.4% before Medicare; 6.9% after Medicare
4. Disparity in cost-related barriers to care between Whites and Blacks: 5.8% before Medicare; 4.3% after Medicare
5. Disparity in access to care between Whites and Hispanics: 10.5% before Medicare; 7.5% after Medicare
6. Access to a usual source of care before and after Medicare Eligibility was not significantly different between Whites and Blacks

Notes: This study compared racial and ethnic disparities before and after age 65 years, the age of Medicare eligibility, for over 2.4 million Americans from January 2008 to December 2018. From an article entitled, "Changes in Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Access to Care and Health Among US Adults at Age 65 Years," by Jacob Wallace, PhD; Karen Jiang, BA; Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham, PhD; et. al.

Source: JAMA Internal Medicine, July 26, 2021

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The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Value-Based Payment Models: A Rural Perspective

Speaker Alana Knudson, PhD, NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis highlights how some rural health providers are collaborating with community-based organizations to address SDOH needs that result in improved health out-comes, reduced costs, and advancing health equity.

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Larger share of LGBT patients report negative provider experience than non-LGBT
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New Jersey to offer free at-home wellness checks to cut maternal deaths
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Signify Health care coordination tech launches in more than 50 hospitals
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UnitedHealthcare awarding $11.4M to social determinants programs in 18 states
FierceHealthcare, July 22, 2021

Though Millions Are at Risk for Diabetes, Medicare Struggles to Expand Prevention
Kaiser Health News, July 21, 2021

How Payers Can Support Population-Based Payment Model Uptake
HealthPayer Intelligence, July 14, 2021

States' use of Medicaid to needs of autistic individuals
Health Services Research, July 12, 2021

New Report Sheds Light on Racial Health Disparities & Highlights a Path Forward
Health Net, August 4, 2021

Neighborhood Resources & Racial/Ethnic Differences in Survival After MI
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New Report Outlines Role of Social Determinants in Americans' Health
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Latino children twice as likely to be uninsured: analysis
The Hill, July 24, 2021

U.S. Agency Prioritizes Sharing Data on SDoH, Such as Housing & Transportation
The PEW Charitable Trusts, July 22, 2021

Do Black & White Patients Experience Similar Rates of Adverse Safety Events?
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, July 15, 2021

New Quick Safety advisory on understanding needs of diverse populations
The Joint Commission News Release, July 14, 2021

Organizations launch first social care network in state
Hawaii Tribune-Herald, July 7, 2021

The Relationship Between SDoH & Functional Capacity in Adult PC Patients
Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, July 2021

Creating a Medical Home to Promote Flourishing
AAP Journals Blog, July 26, 2021

Oncology Organizations Release New Standards for Medical Home Care
Pharmacy Times, July 14, 2021

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New Research Infuses Equity Principles Into The Algorithm Development Process by Karl Greenberg

Study Model Explores Impact Of Police Action On Population Health by Jake Ellison

Patients Billed Up To $219 Million In Total For Preventive Services That Should Be Free
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Thought Leaders' Corner: How can big data be used in public health efforts?

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