Although the foundational determinants of health are communicable and non-communicable disease, individual and population health can be significantly affected by environmental, social, and behavioral determinants as well.  The report recognizes that analysis of this important issue must be future-facing, focusing less on the healthcare marketplace as we know it today and more on the anticipated evolution of the healthcare system over the short and long term.  In doing so, practical considerations and potential limitations are examined with respect to the ability of academic health centers to effectively address a broader spectrum of determinants of health.

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The Business Case for Academic Health Centers Addressing Environmental, Social, and Behavioral Determinants of Health