Current Initiatives
Insurance companies support programs that focus on SDOH. Select each item below to learn more.
Language & Literacy
- On-demand translation apps
- Clear language programs
Food & Nutrition
- Programs that work with hospitals to offer education and healthier food choices for communities in food deserts
- Mobile groceries and food pantries
- Medically tailored meals
Transportation
- Expanding benefits for non-emergency medical transport
- On-demand transportation via ride share programs that make getting to and from appointments easier and more cost effective
Social & Community Context
- Programs focusing on social isolation with outreach from non-clinical teams
- Programs for those transitioning from foster care
Education
Programs related to education include initiatives to support health and well-being in schools, or after school programs.
Housing
Some programs offer 1-2 months of housing for patients discharged from a hospital with nowhere to go.
