With this practical guide, those who care for children’s physical and mental health will learn how to identify and address social drivers of health (SDOH), also sometimes referred to as social determinants of health. The expert contributors present evidence-based tools to screen for SDOH, as well as strategies on how to care for children and families affected by different social stressors. This book offers real-world guidance that is easily implemented in a variety of settings. Available for purchase at https://www.aap.org/Social-Drivers-of-Health-Implications-for-Clinical-Practice-Paperback
5: Financial Assistance and Access to Care
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Published:February 2025
Yonit Lax, MD, FAAP, Zoe Bouchelle, MD, MSHP, FAAP, Aditi Vasan, MD, MSHP, "Financial Assistance and Access to Care", Social Drivers of Health: Implications for Clinical Practice, American Academy of Pediatrics, Sandra F. Braganza, MD, MPH, FAAP, Kevin P. Fiori, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP
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Pediatric clinicians have long advocated for programs that provide families with financial assistance and support accessing health care, recognizing the potential impacts of financial need and decreased access to care on children’s health and well-being. In this chapter, we introduce pediatric health care providers to local and national programs that can provide financial support and improve children’s access to care. Specifically, we highlight programs that provide income support (eg, cash assistance, tax credits, employment services), address concrete resource needs (eg, nutrition programs, child care, and infant supplies), and support access to care (eg, health insurance, transportation, and internet access). We review eligibility criteria for these programs and outline practical steps providers can take to connect families to support. Finally, we discuss how pediatric providers can leverage research and patient stories to advocate for evidence-based local and national programs that reduce financial strain and bolster access to medical care for children and families.
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