Implementing Processes and Tools to Measure and Analyze SDOH and Health Equity Programs: The 2023 ACAP SDOH Benchmark Assessment

• Learn about the purpose, components and benefits of the ACAP SDOH Benchmark Assessment • Understand organizational alignment to develop, implement, and maintain SDOH programs including an overarching SDOH strategy to guide program priorities, business cases, funding and outcomes analyses. • Discuss screening methods, data collection and analytical tools to assess and measure social risk factors of health plan member populations and non-members • Identify community- based partners including criteria, financial and non-financial arrangements, referral management workflows, and current challenges • Share the current state of planning for climate change impacts on health plan members and geographic regions served

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Addressing the Digital Divide to Reduce Inequities in Healthcare

  • Identify technological and behavioral barriers to digital health implementation
  • Discuss approaches to increase digital literacy and digital health tools adoption
  • Explore federal, state, and local efforts to reduce broadband costs and improve access in underserved areas
  • Establish a team of digital health navigators within your workforce to increase digital health adoption and effectiveness

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Establishing Collaborative Partnerships to Heighten Focus on SDoH

  • Discuss collaborative approaches and partnerships that advance food security, housing stability, and medical transportation access
  • Address health inequities through market-driven, community informed solutions that support underserved populations
  • Explore data sharing mechanisms and tools utilized by providers and payers to integrate SDoH information into EHRs
  • Align efforts at the state, local, and community level for greater impact in promoting public health policies and measurable program efficacy
  • Determine how a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and Implementation Plan can advance care delivery efforts

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Implementing a Next-Gen Cross-Functional Care Team to Improve Patient Care, Access, and Outcomes: The Johns Hopkins Story

  • Learn about the JHM Office of Population Health and its areas of focus to improve health for populations
  • Discuss the development of a cross-functional care team as a team-based model of care
  • Review the close partnership between the Office of Population Health and the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity and their shared focus on promoting healthy equity

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Reducing Disparities in Maternal Health: The Path Forward

  • Examine the state of maternal health and the root causes for disparities
  • Explore recent advocacy and legislative efforts to address  maternal health and maternal care disparities
  • Delve into recent progress, programs, and partnerships among private and public sector, and community organizations to advance maternal care equity
  • Discuss efforts to stratify data and develop a material health equity strategy

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Multi-stakeholder Efforts to Prioritize and Sustain Health Equity Initiatives that Prevent Health Risks and Significantly Improve Care

  • Incorporating inclusivity and equity across all healthcare business lines
  • Discuss leadership efforts to create an inclusive environment both within the organization and among the community
  • Leverage community partnerships to deliver quality care to underrepresented groups
  • Explore innovative approaches to identify disparities and enhance equity efforts across the care continuum
  • Access accurate socioeconomic, demographic, race, ethnicity related data in a timely manner to significantly improve health outcomes

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