Publications by authors named "Amanda H Parsons"
There is consensus that social needs influence health outcomes, but less is known about the relationships between certain needs and chronic health conditions in large, diverse populations. This study sought to understand the association between social needs and specific chronic conditions using social needs screening and clinical data from Electronic Health Records. Between April 2018-December 2019, 33,550 adult (≥18y) patients completed a 10-item social needs screener during primary care visits in Bronx and Westchester counties, NY.
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- The study evaluated clinician attitudes towards Health eHearts, a program designed to improve cardiovascular care through quality recognition and financial incentives.
- A survey sent to 140 lead clinicians showed a 74% response rate, revealing that most found quality reports useful, with incentive group members more likely to participate in quality improvement visits and utilize decision support tools.
- Both incentive and control groups had positive experiences, but incentives notably increased engagement in quality improvement activities among clinicians in smaller practices.