Let’s talk about the current landscape of Social Determinants of Health and health data exchange, and where it seems to be heading in the future.

Social determinants of health are discussed as a way to understand more about patients, but data on patients’ social experience varies greatly in its content, collection methods and use.

When organizations are able to analyze patients’ healthcare activities and also the social determinants that impact their lives, they can really understand the barriers to care.

Incorporating social determinants of health can save time, money, and resources; it can increase patient engagement and overall care.

Healthcare payers and providers need motivated, active patients AND motivating care management initiatives to improve health outcomes.

The move to value-based care models makes it imperative for healthcare organizations to have access to complete patient information.