Medicare and Medicaid move upstream to address social determinants of health

Social determinants of health (SDOH)—like access to food, safe housing, and transportation—are critical drivers of individual and community health. Yet, these factors are often overlooked in healthcare delivery, leaving unmet needs that worsen disparities. 

This webinar will spotlight the transformative impact of recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) actions, including a groundbreaking 2024 regulation requiring hospitals to screen patients for five key SDOH domains: food security, housing, transportation, utilities, and personal safety. Discover how this policy shift—and related CMS initiatives—are reshaping healthcare by integrating social services into medical care. 

Through expert insights and emerging data, you’ll learn: 

• What the 2024 CMS SDOH screening policy reveals about the needs of hospitalized patients. 
• Innovative solutions like increased Medicare reimbursement for transportation and food support. 
• How Medicaid waivers expand coverage for essential non-medical services, including housing. 
• Opportunities for collaboration across healthcare, public health, and community-based organizations to address SDOH effectively. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from leading experts as they explore the path forward for ensuring social needs are identified and addressed in multiple healthcare settings.