Overview Population and individual health are significantly influenced by social determinants that range from individuals’ knowledge and behaviors to community-level characteristics, resources, and conditions. The expertise and infrastructure to address these multiple challenges are divided among...

Overview The research team presented at the 2017 Academy Health Annual Research Meeting in New Orleans, LA. The full abstract for the poster entitled, “Services for Social Determinants of Health Delivered in Primary Care Settings: Measurement & Prevalence” can be found here . Details Project...

Overview Using retrospective studies and a prospective randomized controlled trial, the investigators are examining the effectiveness of strategies to integrate the delivery of medical, public health, and social services for low-income populations receiving care through Indianapolis’ network of...

Overview The delivery and financing systems for medical care, public health, and social and community services are powerful determinants of health and wellbeing for families and communities across the U.S. Unfortunately, these systems interact in complex and often poorly understood ways through...

Overview The University of Chicago’s Urban Labs project uses a randomized controlled trial to test the feasibility and effectiveness of a comprehensive community care model for low-income, urban-dwelling seniors at high risk of hospital admission. The model combines (1) comprehensive care physicians...

Overview The research team for The Comprehensive Care, Community, and Culture Program presented at the 2018 Academy Health Annual Research Meeting in Seattle, WA. The presentation was entitled “Effects of a Comprehensive Care Physician (CCP) Program on Patient Satisfaction, Health Status, and...