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Social Determinants of Health Curriculum for Clinicians
The AHA's Physician Alliance has developed resources to help clinicians address social determinants of health within a framework that maximizes their skills while helping organizations systematically approach these challenges.
Rural Health Services Resources
AHA ensures the unique needs of our members are a national priority. Location, size, workforce, payment and access to capital challenge small or rural hospitals and the communities they serve. Collaborating with state and regional hospital associations and with advice from its member council, the Section tracks the issues, develops policies and identifies solutions to our most pressing problems.
Integrated Behavioral Health Resources | Care Transformation Framework: Clinical Settings
Mental and physical health are intertwined. Having mental health professionals on the care team leads to better, more holistic care for patients.
Telehealth Resources | Care Transformation Framework: Community Settings
Telehealth programs expand access to care so that people can conveniently receive medical advice and treatment no matter where they are located.
Community-based Partnership Resources | Care Transformation Framework: Community Settings
Hospitals are adopting strategies to address societal factors at the community level that impact swaths of the patient population. While health care alone cannot change community circumstances, hospital partnerships with multisector community stakeholders can influence community ecosystems to provide an environment in which all community members can thrive.
Patient and Community Engagement | Care Transformation Framework: Linking Care to Community
Through formal and informal processes (e.g., community health needs assessments, patient and family advisory councils, community-based programs, partnerships) hospitals receive guidance on how they can better connect with individuals of all backgrounds.
Team-based Care Resources | Care Transformation Framework: Clinical Settings
Developing a culture and structure for interdisciplinary team-based care enables health care professionals to coordinate physical, mental and social care for their patients, especially for those with complex care needs.
Technology-enabled Care Resources | Care Transformation Framework: Clinical Settings:
Technological advances are applied to care delivery to improve patient care and ensure that patients receive the right care at the right time.
Safe and High Quality Resources | Care Transformation Framework: Foundational Principles
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Person-centered Resources | Care Transformation Framework: Foundational Principles
Every person’s circumstance is unique, and the care they receive reflects that. Health care is designed around the needs and assets of each patient, including their medical, behavioral and social needs.