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More than half of U.S. adults live with at least one chronic disease, yet traditional health care approaches often overlook a key factor: social determinants and drivers of health (SDoH). These factors, including economic stability, housing, transportation and education, account for up to 80% of overall health outcomes, leaving traditional medical care contributing only about 20%.

While we're starting to see more organizations take innovative steps to address these barriers, including implementing the chronic care model (a framework for delivering quality care to patients with chronic disease) more work needs to be done. Addressing these needs is critical not only for combating the rise of chronic conditions and reducing the total cost of care, but also for fostering a healthier, more productive workforce.

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