Collaboration Hub
Investing in Health Equity: Why the SOMOS Community Care Collaboration Hub Deserves Your Support
The SOMOS Community Care Collaboration Hub, established through the New York 1115 Waiver Social Care Network (SCN) ecosystem, presents a compelling opportunity to improve health outcomes, enhance population well-being, and ultimately reduce healthcare costs within New York City’s underserved communities.
Here's how:
1. Addressing the Root Causes of Health Disparities:
The hub connects patients facing social determinants of health (SDOH) challenges like housing insecurity, food insufficiency, and transportation barriers with community-based organizations (CBOs) equipped to address these needs. This holistic approach tackles the root causes of health disparities, leading to improved patient health and reduced reliance on acute care services.
2. Enhanced Patient Engagement & Outcomes:
By addressing SDOH needs, the hub fosters greater patient engagement in their healthcare journey. This proactive approach translates to better medication adherence, improved preventive care utilization, and ultimately, reduced hospital readmissions and overall healthcare costs.
3. Empowering Community-Based Organizations:
: The hub prioritizes building the capacity of CBOs through training, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing. This empowers them to deliver effective social care services and strengthens the entire support network for vulnerable populations.
Efficiency and Impact:
The hub utilizes a centralized platform to seamlessly connect patients with relevant resources, track progress, and facilitate collaboration between medical and social care providers. This streamlines the referral process, optimizes resource allocation, and fosters data-driven decision-making.
Investing in the SOMOS Community Care Collaboration Hub is an investment in building a healthier, more equitable future for our communities. By supporting this comprehensive approach, we can empower individuals, strengthen CBOs, and ultimately, achieve sustainable cost savings within the healthcare system.
