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THE LARGER TREND The ACL's challenge was born from the realization that providing community-based social services can reduce healthcare costs while improving health outcomes. With this challenge, the ACL is attempting to bridge medical care and social services to improve efficiency and outcomes. The challenge will compete in three phases, with cash prizes awarded in each phase. The total prize pool available is $500,000.  Community-based referral programs are a common method used by healthcare organizations to address health inequalities. Independence Blue Cross and Signify Health recently l...

MedCity News AMA Innovations, Onyx to develop tool linking providers, social services The solution will connect providers with social services organizations, enabling the secure exchange of messages, referrals and personal health information. The FHIR-based technology can help providers factor in social determinants of health when caring for their patients. Shares1 As the healthcare industry moves toward comprehensive care — and not just treating a physical malady — physicians are increasingly collaborating with community organizations.  One example of that collaboration is occurring b...