How COVID-19 Has Renewed Focus on Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health

The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on the individuals, families, and communities across the country and revealed disparities in how different populations are affected and able to respond to this public health crisis. While social determinants of health are by no means a new concept, the pandemic continues to highlight their impact on the ability of individuals to avoid infection and access quality care.  These health-related social needs lead to gaps in care, especially among at-risk populations.

In a recent panel discussion at the Payer+Provider Summit, four former Surgeons General joined Humana’s Chief Medical & Corporate Affairs Officer, William Shrank, MD, MSHS, to share their insights and learnings so far in 2020, and how value-based care lifts our most vulnerable as this pandemic continues to surge across our country.