For health plans and providers seeking to reference a comprehensive view of a patient’s overall health, their medical history reflects only a small fraction of the story. Research reveals that social determinants of health (SDoH) actually drive 80% to 90% of long-term health outcomes. Better addressing these non-clinical health risks represents an area of promise for improving health outcomes and reducing costs.
This spotlight report on Social Determinants of Health reveals the significant role that SDoH plays in overall health across insured populations and medical conditions.