The Veterans\xa0Affairs\xa0office of inspector general has revealed a fundamental way to improve care. It has to do with how\xa0medical staff assess patients about to be discharged.\xa0The OIG has recommended a national policy to use social determinants of health, and health-related social needs, when evaluating patients. Here with why this is so important,\xa0deputy assistant IG Julie Kroviak.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices