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Policymakers and the private sector should develop a standardized screening tool to identify individuals experiencing social isolation.

Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers should reimburse providers for the use of a standardized tool, including during “Welcome to Medicare” and Annual Wellness visits.

During times of crisis, state and local governments and the private sector should use evidence-based tools to identify, monitor, and address social isolation among older adults. 

Federal, state, and local policymakers should engage in robust, fully funded public health activities and programs.

Federal and state health agencies should expand and improve standardized data collection, sharing, and reporting to identify and address disparities in service.

All levels of government and the private sector should take sustained actions to address the drivers of disparities in health and health outcomes. 

Federal and state governments should support research that identifies the effects of health-promoting behaviors on public health.

Officials at all levels of government should help people fulfill their personal responsibility to protect their health by taking advantage of health-education opportunities and affordable and appro

Federal and state governments should encourage coverage and payment of telehealth services for eligible beneficiaries to improve access and the quality of care.

Payment for telehealth services should be sufficient to incentivize telehealth use by providers and raise value for patients.