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Program: Scientific Session
General Topic: ARP

Implementing Social Determinants of Health Screening and Intervention in Rheumatology: Strategies for Equitable Care

Sunday, October 26, 2025
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Central Time

    Moderator(s)

  • Titilayo Adeniran, MPH, DrPH

    Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
    New York, New York, United States

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

  • GM

    Giselle Morales, BA, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)

    Hospital for Special Surgery
    Glendale, New York, United States

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

    • Session Coordinator(s)

  • Neil Moody, Jr, BS, PA-C

    Multicare Tacoma General Rheumatology Associates
    Tacoma, Washington, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

This session will focus on practical strategies for implementing social determinants of health (SDOH) interventions within the field of rheumatology. Building on the SDOH session in 2023, participants will learn how to incorporate SDOH assessments into clinical workflows, identify key barriers to care related to social factors, and leverage data to identify disparities and develop targeted interventions. The session will explore an example of a successful SDOH implementation and intervention process using an interdisciplinary approach, designed to address the social challenges faced by patients with rheumatic disease. This session aims to equip rheumatology providers with the knowledge and resources needed to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes for underserved populations and ultimately promote a more inclusive, equitable care environment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify strategies for addressing social determinants of health screening and intervention, aligned with U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulatory requirements and other guidelines
  • Determine best practice for providing quality healthcare and resources specific to identified health-related social needs in a rheumatology setting
  • Discuss practical uses for social determinants of health data to identify and address health disparities, with a goal of improving patient outcomes

Presentations:

  • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Central Time
    TBD

    Speaker: Jillian Rose-Smith, PhD, MPH, MSW – Hospital for Special Surgery

  • 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Central Time
    TBD

    Speaker: Melissa Flores, MPH,MSW – Hospital for Special Surgery