What healthcare payers need to know about SDOH and community support

What healthcare payers need to know about SDOH and community support narayanaswamy.s@netscribes.com

We outline the market outlook for SDOH and community support in the healthcare industry — from investment trends, to leading companies, to recommendations for the players in the space.

What is SDOH and community support?

Social determinants of health (SDOH) and community support help members via technology that assesses and reduces social risk factors, such as nutrition, transportation, and housing. These factors are commonly associated with poor health. Healthcare payers are utilizing this technology to improve health outcomes and identify how they can provide optimal and timely care to all members.

SDOH and community support companies use technology to address SDOH and resource needs for member treatment plans.

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Features & capabilities

SDOH and community support provides healthcare payers with several capabilities, including:

• Virtual care hubs for collaborative care delivery and coordination
• Smart text-based patient engagement tools
• Browser automation for interoperability
• Electronic prior authorizations
• Real-time data availability