It takes a village: Exploring the impact of social determinants on delivery system outcomes for heart failure patients

ConclusionsThe lack of expected association between area deprivation and healthcare outcomes in some communities may be explained by the presence of effect modifiers.ImplicationsUnderstanding existing effect modifiers for area deprivation in local communities that delivery systems serve can inform targeted quality improvement. These factors should also be considered when comparing delivery system performance for reimbursement and in population health management.
Source: Healthcare - Category: Middle East Health Source Type: research