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Program Meets Social Needs of 90% of Patients

Key clinical point: It is feasible to identify and help those affected by the social determinants of health within the primary care setting.

Major finding: 90% of the patients who reported having a social need received resources for all of their needs.

Study details: Observational survey. 13,975 identified one or more social needs, 9,714 patients requested help with one or more needs.

Disclosures: Study sponsored by Boston Medical Center.

Citation:

REPORTING FROM SGIM 2019