The Physicians Foundation Launches Campaign to Help Physicians Address Patients’ Drivers of Health
The Physicians Foundation has launched a new campaign called “Let’s Take 5 to Address Drivers of Health” to help physicians address their patients’ drivers of health (DOH), such as food security and transportation access. The Foundation also announced a grant program for five medical associations to support physicians integrating DOH screening into their practices and improving patients’ lives. The Physicians Foundation’s 2022 Survey of America’s Physicians showed that while physicians want to address drivers of health, they often feel they need more time or ability to do so effectively. Let’s Take 5 provides actionable steps for physicians to start conversations around DOH with patients and integrate evidence-based approaches in clinical care settings. The grant program supports medical associations in developing resources and programs for physicians to integrate DOH screening into their practices. Together, these efforts aim to make tailored patient care more accessible and effective, so patients’ overall health and well-being are less dependent on the five key types of DOH.
