Systematic review of social risk screening tools

This meta-tool from Kaiser Permanente and the Social Interventions Research and Evaluation Network (SIREN) compiles and reviews social risk screening tools to allow researchers, health care system administrators, providers, and community partners to select social risk assessment tools most appropriate to their setting and population. Toolkit users can search for tools that screen for risk...

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Medicaid benefits database

This database from the Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Management Associates provides a comprehensive look at the Medicaid benefits provided by each state across the country, including coverage for things like transportation, long term services and supports, and home and community-based care. Useful for policymakers and advocates looking to compare benefit offerings across states or...

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7-Day Pledge: Avoiding hospital readmissions through rapid connection to primary care

This evaluation of the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers’ 7-Day Pledge program, published in JAMA Network Open, shows that rapid connection to primary care after hospital discharge can help avoid readmission. Patients who had primary care appointments within seven days of hospital discharge had significantly lower numbers of 30- and 90-day hospital readmissions. Below, find...

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Community Information Exchange toolkit: Collaboration and cross-sector data sharing to create healthier communities

This toolkit from 2-1-1 San Diego is designed to give communities insights and strategies on how to approach development of a local Community Information Exchange (CIE) in their community. A CIE is an ecosystem comprised of multidisciplinary network partners that use a shared language, a resource database, and an integrated technology platform to deliver enhanced...

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