Social needs and healthcare utilization in NICU graduates.
Cecile L YamaRachel Gottron GreenbergErika JohnsonDeesha D Mago-ShahPublished in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2024)
Social needs are associated with increased unplanned healthcare utilization and missed appointments. Addressing these needs during NICU follow-up may improve preventative care attendance and reduce unplanned healthcare use, leading to better outcomes for vulnerable infants and cost-savings for healthcare systems.