This research-based guide explores the current landscape of investments targeting SDOH as well as approaches to accelerate the uptake of SDOH investments into healthcare business operations. It offers practical guidance to support social services as a sustainable investment strategy for healthcare organizations as initial investments have demonstrated the potential to yield high financial returns.

The intended audience for this guidebook is all payer and provider organizations that currently bear some form of risk for managing total costs of care for a distinct (sub) population.