The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a first-of-its-kind report on social determinants of health (SDoH) among Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries.
Machine learning tool uses social determinants data to predict utilization
A machine learning algorithm has accurately predicted inpatient and emergency department (ED) utilization by using publicly available social determinants of health (SDOH) data. Now it is possible to determine patients’ risk of utilization without interacting with the patient or collecting information beyond age, gender, race and address.
In 2019, social determinants of health got the deserved attention
Dr. Jacob Reider - CEO of the Alliance for Better Health and former deputy national coordinator for health IT had described the discussions he had been having about social determinants of health with an array of healthcare stakeholders.
Indiana University Health aims to address the social determinants of health
A $100 million investment by Indiana University Health plans to address the social determinants of health that affect individuals living in the state.
Uber plans to address Social Determinants of Health
Multi-national ride-sharing company, Uber plans on leveraging its platform to deliver food and prescriptions to needy patients who can’t get around on their own.