Sparta Community Hospital Innovates Data Capture for Social Health Needs
Healthcare Finance News
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
rules were implemented, Sparta Community Hospital had established a robust framework for capturing health-related social needs data, crucial for accountable care performance. Collaborating with various departments, the hospital enhanced its screening technology and processes for social determinants of health (SDOH), facilitating assessments for clinic patients via electronic health records (EHR). This transition from paper forms to electronic systems not only streamlined data collection but also integrated local resources into patient care, ultimately improving the hospital's ability to address patient social needs effectively.
