Population health data can now provide an unmatched depth and breadth of perspective on member risk and engagement strategy. Predictive analytics that integrates Social Determinants of Health guide a healthcare organization’s allocation of resources, prioritizing the biggest opportunities for cost savings and avoidance. Psychographic segmentation and digital workflows enable a healthcare organization to personalize engagement across a population by appealing to individual motivations and communication preferences.

The National Center for Integrated Behavioral Health at Mayo Clinic collaborates with five other Academic Units for Primary Care Training and Enhancement to advance health equity through the use of integrated behavioral health models. By creating a platform for sharing evidence-based practices Marshfield's goal is to generate new ideas for research and evaluation on rural primary care training, promote scholarly activity and translate evidence into educational practice.

Health Current, Arizona’s health information exchange (HIE), has selected NowPow as the vendor of choice for Arizona’s closed loop referral system (CLRS) to address social determinants of health (SDOH) needs in Arizona. By connecting healthcare and community service providers on a single statewide technology platform, this new service promises to streamline the referral process, foster easier access to vital services, and provide confirmation when social services are delivered.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for their employees and providers, our patients, and the communities they serve. Check out the five key strategies that will shape and drive their efforts.

On the path to transforming healthcare in America, some of the biggest challenges ahead lie in bridging gaps in care for medically underserved populations. A physician workforce study sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) projects a “significant shortage” of primary care physicians, as well as medical and surgical specialists, in the coming decade.1 In a statement accompanying the study results, AAMC President and CEO Darrell G.

Humana addresses racial disparities exacerbated by COVID-19 to the recent spotlight on systemic racism in the United States, it’s never been more clear that we need to discuss racial inequity, especially as it relates to health. The Humana Foundation invested $7.6 million with 12 local organizations across eight Bold Goal communities to address these social determinants. Humana’s Chief Medical and Corporate Affairs Officer Dr. William Shrank; Dr.

Amwell, a national telehealth leader, announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire SilverCloud Health, a leading digital mental health platform, and Conversa Health, a leader in automated virtual healthcare. By adding the technology of these two companies to its virtual care platform, Amwell is greatly enhancing the differentiated value it can bring to current and future clients.

ACC reveals how investigators note the underlying reasons for racial differences in HFH observed in the GUIDE-IT study are complex and might be related to socioeconomic status and level of education, as well as access to and quality of care. 

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed people to embrace new avenues of care, and take greater control of their own health, according to a new study from CVS Health. The healthcare giant released its latest Health Care Insights Study, which polls 1,000 adults and 400 providers, and found 77% of people said the pandemic led them to pay more attention to their health overall.

Unitedhealthcare has rolled out a tool that uses de-identified claims data to proactively identify members who may be at greatest risk for social concerns. The insurer's call center advocates are then armed with a curated database of community resources to assist members with their social needs.