Social determinants of health
This week's top stories include strong support for the passage of the Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021 and the Supreme Court agreeing to decide the legality of drug payment cuts to 340B hospitals.
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated food insecurity, and now more than 42 million people, including up to 13 million children, may be facing inadequate access to food.
Already in 2021, LGBTQ+-focused companies have boosted their total funding to $39 million, according to Rock Health’s estimates.
Despite advancements for the LGBTQ+ community in recent years, many folks still struggle to find healthcare providers that can meet their needs.
Eventually, the tracker will be expanded to include conditions such as mental and behavioral health, and include additional determinants of health.
Interested researchers must submit a letter of intent describing their research and how they will use Fitbit’s products and services in it.
Also: PainChek's app picks up European and Australian regulatory clearances; Digital health access as a social determinant of health.
Dr. Azizi Seixas explains why communities of color are at greater risk of suffering severe consequences, including secondary ones, from the pandemic.