Healthcare IT Today July 26, 2024
The following is a guest article by Pravin Pant, Vice President, Advanced Analytics at ZeOmega
As much as 80% of an individual’s health is determined by social and economic conditions. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are pivotal in shaping population health, providing care teams with a comprehensive understanding of the factors affecting their patients.
Health plans and providers recognize that challenges such as food insecurity or inadequate housing hinder optimal health outcomes without additional support extending beyond clinical care. Therefore, healthcare organizations must implement effective strategies to gather SDOH data and apply targeted interventions to improve population health outcomes. By adopting the right approaches, organizations can address SDOH and ensure patients receive the care they need, while simultaneously reducing costs,...