The New York State Department of Health has announced the formation of the Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Social Determinants of Health Work Group, convened by Medicaid Director Jason Helgerson to provide guidance on how best to address the social determinants of health to promote health, improve wellbeing and decrease/eliminate disparities. CHCANYS President and CEO Elizabeth Swain has been selected to serve as Community Co-Chair. Kristin Proud, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, will serve as Governmental Co-Chair. Many members of this newWork Group served on the MRT Health Disparities Work Group convened in 2011, also co-chaired by Elizabeth.
An initial charge to the new work group is to identify potential strategies, programs, and/or policies related to employment that could decrease disparities in health access, utilization, and outcomes.
Click here for more information about the MRT Social Determinants of Health Work Group here, including a full list of members.