Fierce Health Technology July 12, 2021
Paige Minemyer

UnitedHealthcare is harnessing predictive analytics to more effectively address members’ social determinants of health.

The health insurance giant has rolled out the program to employers who have selected the Advocate4Me Elite and Advocate4Me Premier products, with plans to launch it for fully insured employer plans later this year, according to an announcement.

The tool uses de-indentified claims data to proactively identify members who may be at greatest risk for social concerns. The insurer’s call center advocates are then armed with a curated database of community resources to assist members with their social needs.

“When we are looking at our population, we want to make sure we are addressing all of the variables to help support our members,” Rebecca Madsen, UnitedHealthcare’s...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: Analytics, Equity/SDOH, Healthcare System, Insurance, Payer, Technology
CVS invests $19M for affordable housing in Colorado
Bridging Public Health and Social Movements
Racial disparities put further strain on primary care
A new metric may provide insight into healthcare disparities
The IPPS Proposed Rule Demonstrates the Importance of SDoH

Share This Article