Managed Healthcare Executive January 21, 2021
Dr. John Findley

Lack of health insurance has been sighted as one of the biggest social determinants of health — until now.

Technology has been a lifeline in 2020, unexpectedly entering the elite league of social determinants. A novel pandemic exposed many vulnerabilities in the American way. Technology has helped us weather this storm of catastrophic proportions and buoyed an unraveling of healthcare, work, school, entertainment, and human connection — at least for most. Its flimsy understructure is now supporting access to life’s basic necessities.

Solving the complex web of traditional social determinants has always been a daunting task. Each presents its own unique barrier. Primary care has long been the linchpin, holding access to healthcare together in rural communities. As providers responded...

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Topics: ACO (Accountable Care), CMS, Digital Health, Govt Agencies, Health IT, Insurance, Medicare, Patient / Consumer, Payment Models, Provider, Technology, Telehealth, Value Based
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