Helping Plans Collect Enrollee Data on Social Determinants of Health and Health-Related Social Needs

Date: July 22, 2024

Time to read: less than a 1 minute.

This tip sheet both identifies the broad range of social determinants of health (SDOH) and health-related social needs (HRSN) data collection toolkits and offers additional guidance around using these resources most effectively. Specifically, it inventories existing federal and privately developed data collection tools. It also summarizes strategies to help plans operationalize and improve efforts to collect SDOH and HRSN data, particularly from individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.

Topic Areas:

Addressing SDOH
Behavioral Health
Care Management & Care Coordination
Care Transitions
Community Health Workers
Community Supports & Resources
Falls Prevention
Interdisciplinary Care Team (IDT)
Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)
Navigation Services
Older Adults
Peer Supports
Person & Family Engagement
Person-Centered Care
Physical Disability
Physical Disability & Care Coordination
Plan and Provider LTSS Partnerships
Primary Care

Audience:

Provider Administration and Management
Health Plan Administration and Management
Health Plan Care Management/Care Coordination
Front-line Provider Staff

Resource:

Written
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