Karen Handmaker
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Karen Handmaker
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Addressing Social Determinants of Health: A State Initiative
The Vermont Blueprint for Health is a state-government program that integrates health care with social services with the goal of improving outcomes and controlling costs for patients with chronic conditions.
Incorporating Social Determinants Into Population Health Management
To be able to consistently deliver high-value care for patients with chronic illnesses, healthcare providers must address the social determinants of health that can affect health quality for such patients.