Improving Healthcare Access to Address Social Determinants of Health

Rural communities across the United States recognize how social determinants of health (SDOH) shape the ability of people to live healthy lives and access necessary care in rural areas. Access to quality, affordable healthcare services is critical to improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities.

This toolkit describes several models and approaches for improving healthcare access to address rural SDOH:

• Medical-Legal Partnerships
• School-Based Health Centers
• Patient Navigation and Service Delivery