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. 2022 Jun;100(2):393-423.
doi: 10.1111/1468-0009.12562. Epub 2022 Mar 29.

Financing Approaches to Social Prescribing Programs in England and the United States

Sahil Sandhu  1   2 , Hugh Alderwick  3 , Laura M Gottlieb  4
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Financing Approaches to Social Prescribing Programs in England and the United States

Sahil Sandhu et al. Milbank Q. 2022 Jun.

Abstract

Policy Points The number of social prescribing practices, which aim to link patients with nonmedical services and supports to address patients' social needs, is increasing in both England and the United States. Traditional health care financing mechanisms were not designed to support social prescribing practices, and flexible payment approaches may not support their widespread adoption. Policymakers in both countries are shifting toward developing explicit financing streams for social prescribing programs. Consequently, we need an evaluation of them to assess their success in supporting both the acceptance of these programs and their impacts. Investment in community-based organizations and wider public services will likely be crucial to both the long-term effectiveness and the sustainability of social prescribing.

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Comparing Common Types of Referrals in Social Prescribing Programs in England and the United States
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