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The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Value-Based Payment Models During COVID-19: An Evolving Rural Perspective

01:00 PM
Registration Deadline
Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Rural health care providers have faced unprecedented challenges since the beginning of the COVID-19 public health emergency, focusing on the needs of the communities they serve. COVID-19 highlighted the importance of addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) to support the health and well-being of rural residents. This session highlights how some rural health providers are implementing new strategies by leveraging value-based payment models to collaborate with community partners to mitigate hardships associated with COVID-19, such as social isolation and job loss. 

Speaker: Alana Knudson, PhD, NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis

By attending this webinar, participants will: 

  • Describe how SDOH affect the health and well-being of rural communities
  • Illustrate how rural health providers and community partners address SDOH during the COVID-19 public health emergency
  • Identify resources to support rural health providers and community partners to assess SDOH needs and track outcomes

This event qualifies for one ACHE qualified education credit.

Content is tailored to guide SRH and certified RHCs not currently participating in VBC to prepare for and position their organizations to be effective participants in a health system focused on value. Live HELP Webinars events are intended for qualifying SRH and certified RHCs; eligibility requirements apply to attend the event live. 

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