RevCycle Intelligence March 11, 2020
A lack of direct reimbursement was the top factor standing in the way of social determinants of health progress, followed by inability to demonstrate ROI, a survey shows.
Hospitals are struggling to implement and sustain programs addressing social determinants of health without direct claims reimbursement, according to a recent survey of 200 healthcare experts.
The survey fielded by healthcare consulting firm Advis queried healthcare C-suite executives regarding their organizations and social determinant of health issues. Responses underscored the financial challenges hospitals and health systems are experiencing with social determinants of health programs.
“Spending up-front monies on the lower end of the socio-economic ladder just might pay big dividends in savings to our healthcare system; but for that to happen it...