HIMSSCast: SDOH utilization trends and opportunities

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.