RevCycle Intelligence March 11, 2020
Jacqueline LaPointe

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...

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Topics: Equity/SDOH, Insurance, Market Research, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Trends
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