Too often, the socioeconomic factors in a patient's life don't receive the attention they merit, and that is where the value of population health becomes clear. Many physician practices are beginning to address some often-neglected health factors, such as living conditions inside the home or a patient's employment status. Physicians typically don't ask about these topics during an office visit, but they can greatly influence a patient's health outcome.
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June 22, 2015
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