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Social Determinants of Health

Employing technology to further health equity

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Telehealth can reach underserved communities, but there are barriers, including lack of coverage and consumer discomfort. A concerted effort is needed to increase its adoption and efficacy in a post-pandemic world.

 

Digital healthcare revolution stymied by access problems

Though technology has radically changed how healthcare is delivered, many people worldwide don’t have access to high-speed internet, creating a divide between those who can and can’t use the most innovative types of care.
 

Utilizing the Strength of the HIE to Grow SDOH Collaboration

Melanie Surber discusses the significant value of HIEs in accelerating social determinants of health data interoperability to better address people’s social needs and improve health across communities.

 

Pursuing answers to maternal mortality, access to care and the digital divide

Deep Dive: Advocates, lawmakers and HIMSS Global Health Equity Network leaders outline 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.
 

Telehealth reimbursement: Where are we now?

Danielle Louder, program director at the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center, gives a brief overview of the state of telehealth reimbursement at the federal and state levels.