WholeYouNYC Screens Nearly 600,000 Medicaid Members for Social Health Needs
WholeYouNYC, New York's largest designated Social Care Network, has screened nearly 600,000 Medicaid members to identify health-related social needs. This large-scale screening demonstrates the value of New York's Medicaid 1115 Waiver.
New York City's largest public health non-profit, Public Health Solutions (PHS), announced that its social care network (SCN), WholeYouNYC, has screened nearly 600,000 Medicaid members. The screenings aim to identify health-related social needs that can impact members' overall well-being.
The network's scale and demonstrated impact highlight the value of New York State's Medicaid 1115 Waiver. This waiver allows for the development and testing of new models for delivering Medicaid services, including the integration of social needs into healthcare delivery.
Findings from the screening help inform a better understanding of challenges faced by members, such as food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation barriers, which directly affect health outcomes. This information aims to enable more efficient resource allocation and targeted support for those most in need.
WholeYouNYC connects members to a range of social services and resources designed to address these identified needs. PHS is working to continuously improve the health and quality of life for Medicaid members by integrating social support within the healthcare system.