HomeCare Association of Louisiana Blog

SAVE THE DATE!
HCLA Annual Home Care Conference
http://ow.ly/HImc30luLTR

The FUTURE of Your Home Health Agency IS IN YOUR HANDS Workshop,
A “How To” Guide for Minimizing Risk AND Maximizing Care
Presented by Jan Spears
September 18, 2018, Baton Rouge
http://ow.ly/UPC830ltZVQ

Social determinants of health impact quality of life, epidemiologic aspects of populations, life expectancy, and more. Home health implications are significant. For example, there are two New Orleans area zip codes, a mere six miles apart, in which the life expectancies differ by almost 30 years!!! In home health care, let’s pay close attention to social determinants of health!! Enjoy the infographic and the story of Intermountain Health & United Healthcare’s efforts in this arena. 

https://www.rwjf.org/en/library/infographics/new-orleans-map.html

https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/social-determinants-health-gain-traction-unitedhealthcare-and-intermountain-build-new-programs