The nonprofit health system has sponsored numerous programs and services that help address social determinants of health.
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‘High-value’ physicians could save more than $286 billion in Medicare costs, says UnitedHealth Group
The savings for Medicare fee-for-service would vary by specialty, but would total more than $20 billion next year alone.
The social determinants of health include behavioral issues that add to utilization and cost
MOBE works with the 5% of the commercial population that spends 20% of insurer dollars.
Family support services top most requested social determinants of health need
Family support services, good access and transportation are some of the most-needed social services to address SDOH.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois invests $1 million in housing
An estimated 80% of the homeless population has at least one chronic health condition.
Social determinants of health undermining progress of modern medicine, says PwC
By investing earlier in social determinants strategies, health systems stand to save money in the long term and improve outcomes.
Open Medicare data helps uncover potential hidden costs of healthcare
Medical providers receiving higher amounts of industry payments tend to bill higher drug and medical costs.
Few Medicare Advantage insurers use new benefit flexibility to address the social determinants of health
Plans are hampered by current CMS policy and provider coding that often does not reflect social needs, Urban Institute report says.
Cerner partners with Simplee on price transparency
It will add Simplee’s financial engagement platform to its revenue cycle portfolio and incorporate its billing tools into its consumer-facing technology.
Medications underused in treating opioid addiction, says Mayo Clinic
Along with addiction counseling, the drugs naltrexone, buprenorphine and methadone all have a place in treatment for opioid use disorder.
