The American journal of emergency medicine
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Health-related social needs (HRSN) have been associated with worse clinical outcomes, increased Emergency Department (ED) utilization and higher healthcare costs. The ED is uniquely positioned to bring HRSN screening to the bedside and develop effective interventions. We evaluated whether navigation services for high-risk patients led to the resolution of HRSN. ⋯ During the study period, one-third of HRSN were successfully resolved with another one-third in-progress. Navigation in high-risk patients was associated with fewer subsequent ED visits.