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VHAN Key Aim
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Our vision is to deliver high-quality care to all VHAN members by intentionally leveraging the voice of the patient, strengthening real-time feedback loops, and addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to more holistically support patient needs.
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What VHAN Is Doing
Using VHAN member data and SDOH data from ExploreTNhealth, we are identifying zip codes that have below-average performance on specific health interventions, such as cancer screenings, and an above-average Socioeconomic Disparity Index.
Based on these findings, a pilot is being developed to focus on preventive cancer screenings in the Sumner County service area. A community health worker will partner with local providers to close these gaps and promote colorectal cancer screening outreach.
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Developing a Pilot Program
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Closing Gaps Through Outreach
The True Value
Helen took a hard fall while trying to enter her home, and she broke a foot in the process.
In a follow-up call by a VHAN social worker, Helen admitted that her mobility had been compromised by her health conditions and that she really wished she had a ramp to get in and out of the house more easily. Her social worker took on the challenge, resulting in just as powerful a health intervention as a visit to the doctor, a needed procedure or a new medication.