Coalition supports Social Determinants Accelerator Act
Last week Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced a Senate version () of the Social Determinants Accelerator Act, legislation providing planning grants and technical assistance to help states and communities address the social determinants of health for high-need Medicaid patients. The American Hospital Association (AHA) this measure. Reps. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Jim McGovern, D-Mass., and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced the House bill () in July. The Aligning for Health coalition, whose members include the AHA, also the legislation. (AHA Today , 12/6/19)