Social Determinants of Health 101 for health care: Five plus five

Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) are pivotal factors influencing health outcomes beyond medical interventions. While clinicians recognize their impact, challenges such as expertise boundaries and evidence gaps persist. Yet, healthcare is increasingly integrating SDoH into practice through community partnerships and new payment models emphasizing outcomes. This abstract explores the evolving role of healthcare in addressing SDoH, aiming for equitable health outcomes and sustainable healthcare delivery.