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Focus on Health Equity and Action

Systematic Screening of Veterans for Health-related Social Needs: An Ethical Imperative

by Alicia Cohen, MD, MSc; Lisa Lehmann Soleymani, MD, PhD, MSc; Lauren Russell, MPP
Seminar date: 11/4/2020
Seminar time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
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Description: The November 2020 Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar addresses: (1) the ethical imperative for identifying and addressing health-related social needs (HRSN) within clinical settings; (2) the implementation and evaluation of an HRSN screening tool and resource referral program; and (3) how VA can further improve its efforts to systematically screen Veterans for HRSN and effectively connect those in need with appropriate supportive services. The intended audience: Researchers, clinicians, care coordinators, policy makers, educators, data analysts, Veteran stakeholders and representatives of vulnerable Veteran groups who are interested in understanding and/or promoting equitable health among all Veterans.


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