Health-Related Social Needs and Health Care Utilization in the Accountable Health Communities Model.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

A better understanding of how health-related social needs (HRSNs) are associated with health care utilization may help health systems prioritize efforts to address HRSNs.

Objectives

To examine the association of HRSNs with inpatient (IP) and emergency department (ED) utilization and whether resolution of HRSNs is associated with a reduction in utilization.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study included 166 682 Medicare and Medicaid recipients in a single health system who were screened for HRSNs under the Accountable Health Communities (AHC) program from June 5, 2018, to January 31, 2022. A follow-up sample included the subset of patients with multiple screenings in the study period. Statistical analysis was performed from June 2

SUBMITTER: Sidebottom AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12706677 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature