HealthLeaders Media March 22, 2021
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If patients aren’t equipped to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system, they may struggle to get the help they need, adhere to medications, or deal with other complications that can reduce their quality of care.

This article was originally published March 22, 2021 on PSQH by Matt Phillion

When considering social determinants of health (SDOH), we often look at core needs that impact a person’s ability to remain healthy, like food, medicine, education, and transportation. But recent surveys have found there’s also a “digital divide” that stands between patients and better care.

Data exists that can help patients achieve better healthcare, but the industry itself must ensure that this data is available, accessible, and understood. Organizations and providers often...

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