Within the context of health system transformation, including value-based payment and population health initiatives, providers and policymakers at the federal, state, and local level
are focused increasingly on social determinants of health (SDOH). SDOH are defined as “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age,” and encompass “health-related social needs” and “social needs.” Addressing SDOH is critical for long-term health and … https://speakersnetwork.com/forms/SocialDeterminants.pdf

“If medicine is to fulfill her great task, then she must enter the political and social life.” – Dr. Rudolf Virchow