4sight Health December 26, 2025
In a finding that will surprise no one, a new study correlates social determinants of health (SDOH) — now called health-related social needs (HRSNs) — with higher inpatient admissions and emergency room visits.
What the new study does do, however, is tell hospitals and health systems which HRSNs to spend their money on to get the biggest return on their investment (ROI) with ROI being money saved from fewer admissions and trips to the ER. As the healthcare industry shifts from payment for volume to payment for value (eventually), lowering costs will be the biggest driver of revenue and profit margin.
Five health services researchers from Allina Health in Minneapolis did the study, which appeared in JAMA Network Open earlier...
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