Crossing The Social Determinants Divide

A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that social determinants are a major impediment to managing care for high-cost Medicaid beneficiaries. The biggest impediments include a lack of transportation to medical appointments, lack of stable housing, and inconsistent access to food and other basic resources (see Social Factors Are Primary Impediments To Managing Care For High-Cost Medicaid Beneficiaries). Additionally, a study by Kaiser Permanente found that 68% of their members—across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid—have an unmet social need (see The 68%). The challenge then for provider organizations is to figure out . . .