With each year, an increasing number of older adults suffer falls. The CDC recorded over one in four adults fall each year, and those are just the ones that reported the injury. Over half do not tell their provider about the fall. The consequences can be not only serious – the CDC noted 3 million… Continue reading Fall Prevention to Improve Patient Outcomes, Reduce Costs
ACO Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (ACO REACH) organizations have both primary and specialty care providers and serve Medicare patients in historically underserved communities with the goal of advancing health equity. New regulations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require ACO REACH groups to not only detail how they deliver on… Continue reading How ACO REACH Organizations Can Hit Health Equity Benchmarks
Spatially Health partners with VBCare Network to tackle the hidden factors that impact patient well-being. This isn’t just about medical care, it’s about understanding the social and environmental determinants of health (SDOH) like food access, transportation, and mental health. Using Spatially Health’s cutting-edge data platform, VBCare will gain deep insights into the real challenges faced… Continue reading Vator News: Spatially Health partners with VBCare Network
Care managers play a pivotal role in addressing social determinants of health (SDoH) for their patient populations. With eyes on all patients in the group as well as a comprehensive understanding of the resources available, care managers have a unique vantage point, empowering them to make a big impact on their patients, especially when considering SDoH risk… Continue reading Care Managers Key in Addressing SDoH, Driving Health Equity
Spatially Health, a cloud-based, health equity platform focused on identifying and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) and health equity barriers, is excited to announce the appointment of a prominent healthcare industry leader, Nicole Bradberry, as a new member of the Spatially Health Board of Directors, and will play a pivotal role in shaping the… Continue reading Spatially Health Names Nicole Bradberry as Board Member to Drive Innovation and Growth in the Healthcare Space
The shift towards value-based healthcare models is a significant step toward a more efficient and patient-centered healthcare system. Despite the challenges of this shift, managing patients effectively within this framework is crucial to ensuring their well-being and the financial sustainability of risk-based organizations. The role of social determinants of health (SDoH) is essential in maintaining… Continue reading Leveraging Social Determinants of Health in Value-Based Care Models
Discover how technology assists care managers in identifying social determinants of health, refining interventions, and achieving better patient outcomes amid staffing shortages.
ACOs play a vital role in advancing health equity. By developing and implementing comprehensive health equity plans, ACOs can identify and address the unique needs of their patient populations. This can lead to improved health outcomes and reduced costs for everyone. However, developing and maintaining a comprehensive health equity plan is not easy work. It… Continue reading MedCity News: The Importance of Continuous Iteration in Health Equity Plans for REACH ACOs
As CMS moves towards making health equity a key aspect of value-based care, accountable care organizations (ACOs) are being called upon to play a crucial role in addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH) and ensuring equitable care for all patients. However, this is easier said than done, and many organizations need help to effectively… Continue reading ACOs and the Challenge of Addressing Social Determinants of Health
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