Health IT Analytics April 29, 2019
CMS is encouraging providers to address the social determinants of health through data-driven efforts and new resources.
CMS is taking a data-driven approach to helping healthcare providers address the social determinants of health.
With targeted ICD-10 codes and deeper dives into Medicare and Medicaid data, the agency is hoping to bring more evidence-based insights into the challenging task of managing vulnerable populations at scale.
“Each April marks National Minority Health Month, providing the opportunity to acknowledge the progress made in reducing disparities, as well as a chance to reflect on what more needs to be done to achieve health equity,” wrote Cara V. James, PhD, director of the CMS Office of Minority Health in a recent blog post.