HIMSSCast
HIMSSCast: SDOH utilization trends and opportunities
Nov 8, 2024
Hilary Hatch, a clinical psychologist and Chief Clinical Officer at Phreesia, discusses the transformative role of digital tools in addressing social determinants of health. She highlights how technology enhances patient engagement in depression screening, allowing sensitive self-reporting in a judgment-free setting. Hatch emphasizes the importance of personalized care plans that cater to patients' social needs and the challenges providers face in implementing SDOH screenings due to resource constraints, advocating for systematic training to improve healthcare navigation.
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- Self-reporting in a confidential digital environment empowers patients to disclose their social determinants of health without fear, enhancing health equity.
- Structured workflows based on patient activation levels enable targeted support for individual needs, improving resource allocation and care coordination in healthcare.
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Empowering Patients Through Self-Reporting
Self-reporting plays a crucial role in allowing patients to express their health needs and identities privately. This approach helps patients communicate their social determinants of health (SDOH) without feeling vulnerable in front of healthcare staff. By enabling a confidential digital environment, patients are more likely to disclose information about their challenges, such as transportation or housing issues. The emphasis on patient privacy and empowerment supports better outcomes by ensuring that providers can address these needs effectively.
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