System Approaches to Social Determinants of Health Screening and Intervention Innovation Summary September 23, 2024

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/system-approaches-social-determinants-health-screening-and-intervention-innovation System Approaches to Social Determinants of Health Screening and Intervention Innovation Summary UNC Health sought to intervene before poor health outcomes arise due to social determinants of health. They created an innovative screening program with a focus on four high priority SDOH domains: food insecurity, housing stability, financial resource strain, and transportation that was implemented in their primary care practices. In 2021 and 2022, UNC Health screened 250,000 patients for at least one of the four priority domains and 1,600 individuals were referred to UNC Health’s newly established community health team health to connect them to community resources and supports.