Socioeconomic Determinants
From PatientRecovery
These are the Socioeconomic Status Determinants that are that can decisively affect patient well-being and patient recovery. The top unmet basic needs that effect clinical outcomes are: housing, food, finances, transportation and literacy.
Income
- Current income and stability
- Profession, occupation
- Job Status - Employed, part-time, unemployed
- Job Benefits - Sick Days/Leave Availability,
- Educational Attainment - Completed levels of formal education,
- Literacy
- Employment/income History
Financial
- Financial Health - Income, Wealth,
- Patient Contributions Capabilities to health care,
- Financial Constraints (Debt, family commitments)
- History - Credit Rating
Health Insurance
- Employer Health Insurance, Cobra, etc.
- Medicare, Medicaid, private plan
- Health Plan Terms - Deductibles, co-payments, provider network, etc.
- Potential eligibility for Medicaid, disability or other subsidized insurance program
