AHIMA August 30, 2024
With widespread evidence showing the link between overall patient health and social determinants of health (SDOH), organizations across the healthcare spectrum are zeroing in on improving their collection and use of SDOH data.
But despite broad agreement about the importance of SDOH data, efforts to capture and use such information widely differ, says Lauren Riplinger, JD, AHIMA chief public policy and impact officer.
Some larger entities for example, have successfully connected SDOH efforts to their broader mission as a healthcare organization and are making great strides to drive fundamental change, Riplinger says.
“Conversely, we hear from folks, whether it’s rural hospitals, long-term care facilities, small doctors’ offices, or mid-sized practices where this work hasn’t advanced as much,” she says....
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