A comprehensive review of state mechanisms to reimburse for community health worker services.

A permanent supportive housing program reduced emergency department visits within the first six months of placement but showed neutral effects on total cost of care and primary care utilization for Medicaid enrollees.

This field scan of the Produce Prescription field highlights current trends and key opportunities for future growth.

An affordable housing program in Baltimore generates between $1.30-$1.92 of “social return” in the community for every dollar invested annually.

A review of existing literature finds that medical respite care reduces hospital and emergency department visits, increased use of outpatient care, and leads to overall cost savings.

Analysis of recent and projected growth of expanded supplemental benefits offered by Medicare Advantage plans — such as meals, transportation, and in-home support services.

Suggests that community-based organizations are responding to Medicaid redesign efforts that prioritize social determinants of health by adopting practices similar to health care organizations.

Examines the early implementation of Medicare Advantage expanded supplemental benefits, along with policy considerations to promote plan adoption and beneficiary access to these benefits.

Outlines practical steps for implementing flexible supplemental benefit offerings in Medicare Advantage plans.

The proportion of low-income, frail, and medically complex individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage is increasing.

Provider-based model identifies patients at highest risk for complications from COVID-19.

California’s Whole Person Care pilot can inform cross-sector initiatives to improve care for Medicaid enrollees with complex health and social needs.

Multisector partnerships that include Area Agencies on Aging may reduce health care use and spending.

How can a community-based organization demonstrate the two-way financial benefits of partnering with a health plan?

Adults with complex, high-cost health care needs are more likely to have experienced social adversity in childhood and adulthood.

A community health worker program yielded an annual return of $2.47 for every dollar invested by a Medicaid payer.

A unique cross-sector partnership involving health care, police, and emergency services improved health care utilization in this rural health system pilot.

Recommendations for integrating social and health care to improve the nation’s health.

A permanent supportive housing program did not improve most measures related to physical health for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, but did improve access to and trust in primary care.

Community approaches to reducing care utilization and costs.