social determinants of health
The pandemic has created the need for more integrated digital tools, says Xealth CEO Mike McSherry.
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Social determinants of health analytics services provide data that EHRs don't capture, benefiting not only patients, but also payers, researchers and providers, claims Change Healthcare SVP of Data Solutions Tim Suther.
Smart homes are addressing the social determinants of health, says Technology Association of Oregon President and CEO Skip Newberry.
Ian Slade, chair of the HIMSS Chapter Advocacy Taskforce, says the huge disparity in health literacy is affecting how people navigate the labyrinth of healthcare.
Alliance for Better Health CEO Dr. Jacob Reider talks about the data and IT demands of coordinating social determinants of health efforts – and the imperative to serve underserved communities, where effects from the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for a long time.
Deep Dive: Advocates, lawmakers and HIMSS Global Health Equity Network leaders talk about the disparities in maternal mortality and access to care among Black women, as well as the actions they're taking to address these social determinants of health.
Researchers from Kantar Health suggest that as telehealth services continue to be used, inequalities in access and usage should be monitored to find ways to close healthcare gaps.
Professor Sam Shah, founder and director of Faculty of Future Health, says the digital divide must be addressed by greater investment.
Dr. Elizabeth Marshall, director of clinical analytics at Linguamatics, an IQVIA company, discusses the data management and workflow challenges during COVID-19 – and describes how natural language processing can help.