Top Institutions in Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Institutions leading in this area typically combine health services research, policy analysis, and implementation science to evaluate health equity measures, develop screening tools for SDOH, and assess their impact on ambulatory care settings. They often collaborate with CMS and other regulatory bodies to inform policy and optimize clinical workflows in ASCs.
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#1
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins leads in health equity research with extensive work on social determinants of health and health services delivery, including collaborations with CMS to develop and evaluate equity-focused quality measures in ambulatory care.
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#2
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
San Francisco, CA
UCSF has a strong focus on health disparities and equity in surgical care, with programs dedicated to integrating SDOH screening into clinical workflows and evaluating their impact on patient outcomes in ambulatory settings.
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#3
Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
MGH and Harvard Medical School have extensive expertise in surgical outcomes research with a growing emphasis on health equity and the impact of social determinants on surgical care access and quality in ambulatory settings.
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#4
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
The University of Michigan has a robust health services research program focused on equity in surgical care and the development of practical tools for SDOH screening and reporting in ambulatory surgery centers.
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#5
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Penn has a strong focus on health equity and policy research with initiatives aimed at improving SDOH data collection and utilization in ambulatory surgery centers to enhance patient outcomes and compliance with CMS measures.
