Description of Social Needs and Outcome Measures in Population
| Need Characteristics | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Individual needs identified on MTHA | |
| Financial strain | 187 (9.6%) |
| Food insecurity | 95 (4.9%) |
| Housing instability | 61 (3.1%) |
| Social isolation | 605 (31.0%) |
| Transportation needs | 131 (6.7%) |
| Number of needs identified on MTHA | |
| 0 | 1,174 (60.1%) |
| 1 | 580 (29.7%) |
| 2 | 132 (6.8%) |
| 3+ | 68 (3.5%) |
| Total needs (mean ± SD) | 0.6 ± 0.8 |
| Outcome Measures (1-year post Index Date) | N (%) |
|---|---|
| HbA1c < 8% | 1,578 (80.8%) |
| Any DM-specific ED utilization | 456 (23.3%) |
| Any DM-specific Hospital admissions | 224 (11.5%) |
Abbreviations: MTHA, Medicare Total Health Assessment; ED, emergency department; DM, Diabetes Mellitus.