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The Business Case for Addressing Social Determinants of Health

Tuesday, October 29, 2019
The Business Case for Addressing Social Determinants of Health
2019 Future of Health Summit
2019 Future of Health Summit

The Business Case for Addressing Social Determinants of Health

Tuesday, October 29, 2019
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Ritz Carlton Washington DC Salon 3B

Inequities in health outcomes are driven by inequities in social conditions. Increasingly, hospitals and insurance providers have begun including the social determinants of health, including housing, education, and food, as part of a more holistic strategy to improve health outcomes. What is the impact in the short-term of addressing patients' experiences of health and wellness? What is the impact in the long-term of mitigating the increasing costs of healthcare in the United States?