Health Affairs Blog: Health Care And Community-Based Organizations Have Finally Begun Partnering
A Health Affairs blog, "Health Care And Community-Based Organizations Have Finally Begun Partnering To Integrate Health And Long-Term Care," talks about the growth of partnerships between
health care entities and community-based organizations, and the positive impact these partnerships appear to be having.
Community-based organizations, such as area agencies on aging, that work directly with individuals in their homes and communities have demonstrated experience in addressing issues that are beyond the traditional reach of clinicians. Yet, until recently, the health care sector has had little awareness of the value of these home and community-based resources.
The article includes findings from The Aging And Disability Business Institute's Survey On Community-Based Organization Contracts With Health Care Partners that indicate community-based organizations are now forming partnerships with health care entities to address health-related social needs.
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The Aging and Disability Business Institute is a John A. Hartford Foundation grantee.