Prevalence of social risk factors and social needs in a Medicaid Accountable Care Organization (ACO).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health-related social needs (HRSN) are associated with higher chronic disease prevalence and healthcare utilization. Health systems increasingly screen for HRSN during routine care. In this study, we compare the differential prevalence of social risk factors and social needs in a Medicaid Accountable Care Organization (ACO) and identify the patient and practice characteristics associated with reporting social needs in a different domain from social risks.

Methods

Cross-sectional study of patient responses to HRSN screening February 2019-February 2020. HRSN screening occurred as part of routine primary care and assessed social risk factors in eight domains and social needs by requesting resources in these domains. Participants included adult and pediatric patients

SUBMITTER: Schiavoni KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9675191 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature