HIT Consultant September 30, 2022
Ted Quinn, Founder & CEO of Activate Care

As we emerge from a public health crisis that magnified and exacerbated health disparities, the need to address social determinants of health (SDOH) has reached a pivotal moment. In both social and healthcare, the pressure is mounting to address key drivers of health and amplify value-based care models.

To succeed, these models need to be effective and measurable as we work to build trust with all stakeholders (e.g., at-risk individuals, health plan members, community partners).

A recent report reveals that programs focused on SDOH might reduce unnecessary healthcare use, but may also end up costing health systems more than they save in the long run. While it’s promising to see hospitals spending on programs aimed at helping patients...

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Topics: Equity/SDOH, Healthcare System, Patient / Consumer, Provider
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