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Project

Accountable Health Communities

Center:

WV-Center for Excellence in Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Lesley Cottrell
[email protected]
304-293-4692

Project Description:

Over the past decade, research has accrued information about healthy communities - or accountable healthy communities research. This research has shown that environments that address social services (transportation, housing, utilities, interpersonal violence, food insecurity) among patient populations improves patient compliance and adherence to medical regimen and, in turn, improves health outcomes, particularly for underserved settings. This study is a randomized control trial funded by CMS and with partnership with the Partners in Health medical association in WV. WVU CED provides the patient navigation and services to address social services for this study.

Keyword(s):

accountable healthy communities; patient navigation; social services

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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