Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation estimates social needs account for as much as 80% of health outcomes.2 If social needs are not met, physicians and other providers will be largely unable to improve outcomes. This is bad for patients, and makes it harder for physicians to succeed in value-based payment arrangements
Our goal is to provide resources so you can inform and assist your patients who are in need.
MLN Document on 2024 New Services: click here
CMS Recommended (but not required) Assessment Tool: https://prapare.org/
FIND HELP.ORG
Broad resources in a national database searchable by zip code click here for database
LOCAL PATIENT RESOURCES
If you have patients who are struggling to make ends meet these days and may qualify for food stamps, LaDonnica Moore Blakemore, the Mid-South Food Bank’s SNAP Coordinator for Outreach, wants to help anyone who could use application assistance. Feel free to reach out if you know someone who may be interested in food stamps, 901-305-5833 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
University of Memphis Project Memphis click here
Resources for families whose children need evaluation and early intervention for learning and behavioral needs, there are also expansive resources and connections for all young families including:
- Crisis Hotlines
- Social Services for Material Support
- Diaper Agencies
- Caregiver Support Agencies & Groups
- Workforce Assistance
- Respite Care
- Behavioral Health Providers
- Social Skills Groups
- School-Based Programs
- Helpful Books
- Helpful Websites
MidSouth Food Bank Find Food Page click here
Domestic Violence Shelters:
YWCA Abused Womenʹs Service Hotline ‐ (901) 725‐4277
Family Safety Center ‐ (901) 864‐2081
House of Grace Womenʹs Health (N. Mississippi) ‐ (662) 253‐0252
Shelby County Resource Page: click here
UNITEDHEALTHCARE FOUNDATION GRANTS:
Grants for families with costly children's medical expenses not covered or not fully covered by their commercial plan: UHC has funds for families of specific income brackets with commercial coverage of ANY brand to help with expenses for therapies/DME/ hospitals stays and more. CLICK HERE
Access to Dental Care:
As of January 1, 2023, TennCare Medicaid members ages 21 and older became eligible for dental benefits under their medical coverage. For more information on the new dental benefits and resources for your patients, visit TN.gov/TennCare/members-applicants/dental-services.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
ACCESS THE EVERYOne Project TOOLKIT HERE
National Academy of Medicine SDOH 201 for Healthcare click here
CMS Infographic on Capturing SDOH Data with Z Codes click here
Using SDOH in Your Medical Decision Making: How SDOH Input Can Raise Your E&M Level Click link to NAMAS blog
The Fight for Equitable Treatment video panel discussion led by Shelby County Health Department Director-Health Officer Dr. Michelle Taylor click here