New grant program seeks up to five medical associations BOSTON , Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Physicians Foundation announced a call for medical associations to submit proposals for a grant to develop capacity, resources and data collection that support physicians in their understanding of drivers of health (DOH) and integration into their medical practices as part of regular patient care. The grant program seeks up to five medical associations to implement programs over a period of two years for up to $150,000 .
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, a patients' DOH drove 80% of health outcomes . Furthermore, eight in 10 physicians believe that the United States cannot improve health outcomes or reduce health care costs without addressing DOH. However, six in 10 physicians lack the time and ability to do so.
"Through The Physicians Foundation's drivers of health grant program, we are making a tangible difference by supporting physicians to meet their patients' comprehensive health needs," said Gary Price , MD, president of The Physicians Foundation. "Our previous grantees have made a tremendous impact for their physicians and patients through innovative solutions, including customized, local DOH resource guides for physician practices and a mobile app with comprehensive DOH resources. I encourage medical associations to apply for this grant to improve health outcomes in their communities.
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