Health Plan Investment in Social Determinants of Health Likely to Accelerate

Posted Sunday, August 8, 2021

A new report from the University of Chicago shows that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are turning their attention to their members social determinants of health (SDoH).

“The focus on SDoH reflects broader trends in the U.S. health care system, including growing recognition that SDoH may have a more significant influence on health outcomes than clinical care and the increasing levels of social need within the Medicare population,” the report states.

According to the World Health Organization, being able to access food, transportation, and social activity attributes to 55% oh a person’s health outcome.

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