https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/social-determinants-of-health Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Social determinants of health - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026/03/10/missouri-hospital-medicaid-pilot-torch-program/ Highlights a pilot program in a rural Missouri community offering a coordinated response to health and social needs for Medicaid patients. The program allows hospitals and other organizations to refer patients to service providers and track whether their needs are getting addressed. Describes how the program was started, the federal waiver that allows the program to run, and the technology used for it. Discusses sustainability challenges common for rural service providers. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38328 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500