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Social determinants, or drivers, of health (SDoH) are the non-medical factors that influence our health outcomes and play a vital role in shaping the well-being and quality of life for individuals and communities. Learn how accurately capturing SDoH can positively impact health outcomes. Check out our Inside Angle blog post written by Solventum expert Michelle Badore. #Solvers http://ms.spr.ly/6048l35Tg

Social determinants, or drivers, of health (SDoH) are the non-medical factors that influence our health outcomes and play a vital role in shaping the well-being and quality of life for individuals and communities. Learn how accurately capturing SDoH can positively impact health outcomes. Check out our Inside Angle blog post written by Solventum expert Michelle Badore. #Solvers http://ms.spr.ly/6044l1pM6

Social determinants, or drivers, of health (SDoH) are the non-medical factors that influence our health outcomes and play a vital role in shaping the well-being and quality of life for individuals and communities. Learn how accurately capturing SDoH can positively impact health outcomes. Check out our Inside Angle blog post written by Solventum expert Michelle Badore. #Solvers http://ms.spr.ly/6042l1vNE

The UK's health care crisis demands a new approach. Prevention is key. Addressing the underlying issues that make people sick before they arise can improve overall health and reduce costs. Obvious solutions like cross-government collaboration are often the hardest to implement. There is hope. Previous attempts to reduce health inequalities show prevention works. The Health Foundation is offering a path forward with a "Bill of Health" outlining actionable steps for sustained, cross-government prevention efforts. This Bill of Health will explore tools like clear targets to turn prevention from a good idea into a real force for change. By learning from similar challenges like climate change, we can develop a roadmap for a healthier, more equitable future. #Healthcare #Policy #Inequity #Prevention #internationalhealth

🏥 The European Commission’s latest report on the Union's State of Health underscores critical issues in healthcare, from mental health to health inequalities. As the #EUelections2024 approach, it's crucial for politicians to prioritise long-term needs like preventative health. Let's advocate for change together! #EUandMe #ShapeOurFuture Explore more via the article of Grayling: https://lnkd.in/d7JxDEeq

£FREE webinar - Health Inequalities: how can we turn back the tide? Health inequalities are avoidable, unfair and systematic differences in health between different groups of people. They are rooted deep within our society, and they are widening, leading to disparate outcomes, varied access to services, and poor experiences of care. This results in earlier deaths, lost years of healthy life, intergenerational effects from traumatic experiences, and has significant economic costs for society. Join Professor Jim McManus, National Director of Health and Wellbeing, Public Health Wales and former President of the UK Association of Directors of Public Health, in conversation with William Roberts, Chief Executive, Royal Society for Public Health, as they discuss the burning issues behind health inequalities in today’s changing world. In this webinar Jim and William will debate the key drivers of health inequalities in the UK, including why efforts to reduce inequalities in health have stalled, what needs to be done, and how public health professionals can respond to health inequalities at a local level? #health #inequalities #publichealth https://lnkd.in/eP4AMzmP

We recently held a poll asking what percentage of health outcomes are driven by SDoH. More than 40% of respondents believed that 64% was the answer, yet SDoH can actually influence as much as 80% of health outcomes.   It’s vital for payors to not only recognize the significant impact social needs can have on a member’s health, but also find solutions that identify and address these barriers to close gaps in care and improve outcomes.   Learn more in our article “SDoH: How to Break Down Barriers to Care” here: https://bit.ly/3V6Tc5l #SDoH #socialdeterminantsofhealth #transitionsofcare #patientoutcomes

Universal Health Coverage Day, observed on December 12 each year, highlights the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to quality health services without financial hardship. Achieving Universal Health Coverage is crucial for promoting the #health and well-being of all individuals, reducing health inequalities, and fostering #sustainable development. Emphasizing #sustainability in health systems is key to ensure the long-term impact and effectiveness of universal health coverage initiatives, driving improvements in #health outcomes and overall #publichealth. Let's work towards building resilient health systems that can address current and future health challenges for a healthier and more equitable world. #UHCDay

“Four features distinguish top performing countries from the United States: 1) they provide for universal coverage and remove cost barriers; 2) they invest in primary care systems to ensure that high-value services are equitably available in all communities to all people; 3) they reduce administrative burdens that divert time, efforts, and spending from health improvement efforts; and 4) they invest in social services, especially for children and working-age adults." Mirror, Mirror 2021: Reflecting Poorly Health Care in the U.S. Compared to Other High-Income Countries https://lnkd.in/dKuRj-Qv

NHS Trusts have made great progress setting strategic commitments for reducing health inequalities - but overcoming the significant barriers that prevent them from turning strategy into action remains a major challenge. To help address this @nhsproviders have reviewed 30 NHS trusts to reveal the key components of a succesful Trust strategy for tackling health inequalities, including: 👤Clear leadership ⚙️System integration ⚖️Measurable outcomes What key components have you identified? Read the full review: https://lnkd.in/eKfFAzcY