Introduction
weight loss, diabetes
DIABETES
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has highlighted the importance
of social determinants of health (SDOH)—the range of social, environmental, and
economic factors that affect a wide range of health outcomes—by mandating health
care organizations conduct social needs assessments.Goal-oriented care has shown to be an effective way to individualize patient
preferences and needs in the primary care setting, particularly for weight loss and
glycemic control in diabetes.While we know there is endorsement for HRSN screening,