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We have seen the significant effects of COVID-19 on our country’s most vulnerable populations, amplifying existing health disparities. We have also seen hospitals and health systems continue and expand their efforts to address social determinants of health. This work has taken on new meaning during the pandemic and will continue to become even more important. Not every organization is equipped to lead social determinants of health work, but every organization has an important role to play. And it starts with finding your fit.

"The global pandemic of 2020 figuratively swept through the health care landscape like a Kansas cyclone...in what felt like an instant, everything was up in the air.” In his latest blog posting entitled Health Care Over the Rainbow, Vizient Research Institute Executive Director Tom Robertson draws an interesting parallel between our craving for normalcy and Dorothy’s quest to return from Oz.

Vizient report indicates telehealth aids in accessing care for some patients while restriction of caregiver presence is a major barrier for others.

Vizient has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in ethical business practices, as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies.