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Charting a Path to the Quintuple Aim: Harnessing AI to Address Social Determinants of Health

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  • Yash B. Shah

    (Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA)

  • Zachary N. Goldberg

    (Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA)

  • Erika D. Harness

    (Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA)

  • David B. Nash

    (Jefferson College of Population Health, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA)

Abstract

The Quintuple Aim seeks to improve healthcare by addressing social determinants of health (SDOHs), which are responsible for 70–80% of medical outcomes. SDOH-related concerns have traditionally been addressed through referrals to social workers and community-based organizations (CBOs), but these pathways have had limited success in connecting patients with resources. Given that health inequity is expected to cost the United States nearly USD 300 billion by 2050, new artificial intelligence (AI) technology may aid providers in addressing SDOH. In this commentary, we present our experience with using ChatGPT to obtain SDOH management recommendations for archetypal patients in Philadelphia, PA. ChatGPT identified relevant SDOH resources and provided contact information for local organizations. Future exploration could improve AI prompts and integrate AI into electronic medical records to provide healthcare providers with real-time SDOH recommendations during appointments.

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  • Yash B. Shah & Zachary N. Goldberg & Erika D. Harness & David B. Nash, 2024. "Charting a Path to the Quintuple Aim: Harnessing AI to Address Social Determinants of Health," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(6), pages 1-8, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:6:p:718-:d:1406746
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