What is the primary purpose of PRAPARE beyond screening?

• A. Insurance status only
• B. Medical diagnoses only
• C. Physical strength
• D. Social risks and patient needs

Answer: (D)

PRAPARE is a tool to systematically capture social determinants of health. Beyond screening, its main purpose is to identify social risks and patient needs so those insights can guide care planning and connections to resources. The information helps clinicians coordinate referrals to housing, food assistance, transportation, utilities support, safety resources, and other services, and it feeds into broader program planning and population-health efforts. This focus on social risks and needs explains why insurance status, medical diagnoses, or physical strength aren’t the primary aim of PRAPARE—the tool centers on the social context that influences health outcomes.