Medicare Advantage Benefits Expand Access to SDOH, Telehealth Services
Increased attention is being paid to treating the whole person, addressing social determinants of health and recognizing the value of virtual care.
Mental Health, SDOH Drive Health Equity
By mid-July, 53% of adults had reported their mental health had been negatively impacted by the coronavirus—and research shows that poor and disadvantaged populations are most affected by mental health…
What a Grocery Store Can Teach Us About Social Determinants of Health
Not only have grocery stores remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have emerged as innovative leaders in addressing food insecurity.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health: An Infographic
Social determinants of health (SDoH) are the conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play – and they affect a wide range of health outcomes, according to…
The Importance of Addressing Social Determinants of Health
Why is it important for the healthcare industry to address social determinants of health?
Healthcare IT News: Medecision in the Guide to Pop Health IT Vendors and SDOH Tools
Medecision appears in the Healthcare IT News Guide to Population Health IT Vendors and SDOH Tools. Visit their report for information on Medecision’s solutions to help providers and payers in their population…
Protecting Vulnerable Groups During a Pandemic
No one is immune from the coronavirus, but low-income and other marginalized groups of people face a higher risk of impact.
Developing Evidence-Based Care for Social Determinants of Health
As the healthcare industry shifts to a value-based reimbursement model, healthcare organizations are focusing their attention not just on making patients better—but preventing them from getting sick in the first…
Understanding At-Risk Populations: Treating the Whole Person
High-risk populations often have complicated chronic diseases and behavioral health conditions, and social issues such as employment, food insecurity, lack of transportation and education can have a negative impact on…
Mitigate Compliance Risks by Addressing These Key Documentation and Billing Challenges for Medicaid Managed Care Plans
More state Medicaid programs are now addressing SDOH through managed care plans and Section 1115 demonstration waivers. However, while these Medicaid programs offer states the ability to experiment and innovate…
Improving the Health of Justice-Involved Individuals: How Medicaid Can Help
Some states are working with their Medicaid managed care organizations and community partners to coordinate care for justice-involved individuals prior to release with the goal of improving continuity of care…
Addressing Social Determinants of Health Can Lead to Better Health Outcomes
Research shows that social determinants of health (SDoH)—such as housing, transportation, access to healthy food and more—are linked to patient outcomes. Managed care organizations are partnering with community and social…
Leveraging Social Determinants of Health
A combination of technological advancements and increasing clinical evidence has created a clearer understanding of how much the environment in which people are born, grow, live, work and age impacts…
Getting Social: Why Health Plans Need to Go Beyond Clinical and Claims Data
In addition to leveraging claims and clinical data, insurers are now relying on social determinants of health data to paint a better picture of their member populations, create meaningful interventions…
