"Identifying and Addressing Social Determinants of Health: A Health-System Specialty Pharmacy Approach," was presented at ISPOR 2024.

The authors: Shanece Green, PharmD, RPh, MSPH, MBA; Casey Fitzpatrick, PharmD, BCPS; Kristin Darin, PharmD, BCPS; Rabiah Dys, PharmD;
Karen Lee, PharmD, RPh, BCPS; Carly Giavatto, PharmD; Ana Lopez Medina, PharmD, PhD; Jessica Mourani, PharmD.

The background: Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which people are born, live, work, and play, which contribute to approximately 50% of health outcomes. Health-related social needs (HRSNs) are social and economic experiences that directly impact an individual's health and well-being and may include access to healthy food, employment, reliable transportation, secure housing, education, personal safety, and family support. Screening for and addressing unmet HRSNs among people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and HIV can help close the health inequality gap, and health-system specialty pharmacy (HSSP) teams provide a unique opportunity to expand and operationalize this process. 

The study's objectives:

1. Describe the findings of a HSSP-led SDOH screening and referral initiative 
   

The impact: HSSP teams can effectively screen for HRSNs and refer patients to resources within the health system or community when social needs are identified 

The findings: Download the poster below to learn more.