Addressing the Social Determinants of Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Ensuring Equity, Quality, and Sustainability.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of social determinants of health in affecting health outcomes. Populations with high social risk are disproportionately impacted by the virus and its economic consequences. Primary care practices have a unique opportunity to implement interventions to mitigate their patients' unmet social needs, such as food and income insecurity. In this commentary, we outline key considerations for clinics implementing programs that identify and address patients' social needs in a way that promotes equity, quality, and sustainability. We provide examples from our own experience at a federally qualified health center.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Sandhu, S; Lemmon, ME; Eisenson, H; Crowder, C; Bettger, JP

Published Date

  • April 2021

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 44 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 78 - 80

PubMed ID

  • 33351516

Pubmed Central ID

  • 33351516

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1550-5057

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/FCH.0000000000000290

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States