social determinants of health

Dr. Azizi Seixas explains why communities of color are at greater risk of suffering severe consequences, including secondary ones, from the pandemic.

The pandemic has created the need for more integrated digital tools, says Xealth CEO Mike McSherry.

Social determinants of health analytics services provide data that EHRs don't capture, benefiting not only patients, but also payers, researchers and providers, claims Change Healthcare SVP of Data Solutions Tim Suther.

Smart homes are addressing the social determinants of health, says Technology Association of Oregon President and CEO Skip Newberry.

Now valued at more than $1 billion, the startup provides virtual care and local support services to patients who may otherwise fall through the cracks.

Across the world, men die about five years earlier than women. Yet men’s health, health inequalities experienced by men and poor access to services is not something that many policymakers naturally focus on says Prof. Sam Shah, global digital adviser and chief medical strategy officer, Numan Health.

Flare Capital's Ian Chiang and Poorwa Godbole highlight the healthcare changes COVID-19 has already spurred and discuss why they're likely to stick around for the long haul.

Ian Slade, chair of the HIMSS Chapter Advocacy Taskforce, says the huge disparity in health literacy is affecting how people navigate the labyrinth of healthcare.

Alliance for Better Health CEO Dr. Jacob Reider talks about the data and IT demands of coordinating social determinants of health efforts – and the imperative to serve underserved communities, where effects from the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for a long time.

Deep Dive: Advocates, lawmakers and HIMSS Global Health Equity Network leaders talk about the disparities in maternal mortality and access to care among Black women, as well as the actions they're taking to address these social determinants of health.