Social Determinants of Health

Using Predictive Analytics to Determine COVID-19 Severity in Children

by Erin McNemar, MPA

By examining the relationship between cytokines in saliva and COVID-19 infection, an ongoing study is researching how to use predictive analytics to determine the severity of infection. In a...

Grant Promotes Chronic Disease Prevention in Latinx Populations

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Arizona State University was awarded $3.3 million to develop a community approach to improve the health of Latinx youth at risk for Type 2 diabetes and expand it to include entire families, a step...

SDOH Stress Creates Poor Breast Cancer Outcomes, Health Disparities

by Erin McNemar, MPA

According to a recent study, heightened allostatic load due to social determinants of health stressors are linked to a lower likelihood of completing chemotherapy and a lower overall survival rate for...

AI-Based Natural Language Processing Advances Precision Medicine

by Erin McNemar, MPA

To advance their precision medicine research, Washington University School of Medicine has adopted artificial intelligence-based natural language processing tools to assist in sorting their...

SDOHs Tied To Poor Autoimmune Disease Outcomes Among Minorities

by Erin McNemar, MPA

According to a study by the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC), minority populations in the United States with autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis...

Removing Race from Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnoses

by Erin McNemar, MPA

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Task Force released a report outlining a new race-free approach to diagnosing chronic kidney disease. In the joint...

Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Highlights Health Disparities

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Despite revised guidelines for lung cancer screening eligibility, health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities are persisting, according to the Radiological Society of North America. In 2014,...

Data Management Improves Care Quality, Reduces Health Disparities

by Erin McNemar, MPA

To improve their care quality and eliminate health disparities, Health Center Partners (HCP) explored different data management tools to meet the needs of their patient population. After identifying...

SDOH-Related Stress Can Lead to Increased Risk of Heart Disease

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Stress due to social determinants of health can increase an individual’s risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. Studies have indicated that cumulative exposure to...

Using SDOH Data to Enhance Artificial Intelligence, Outcomes

by Erin McNemar, MPA

As providers search for ways to improve their methods of care, social determinants of health (SDOH) have become an increasingly popular area of research. These social factors, which impact...

Key Use Cases for Health Risk Assessments

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Understanding an individual’s risk of disease is critical to providing the best quality of care. With health risk assessments (HRAs), also known as health risk appraisals, providers can collect...

Enhancing AI in Chronic Disease Management with Data Collection

by Erin McNemar, MPA

To effectively use artificial intelligence in chronic disease management, providers must have high-quality and accurate data. According to University of Pennsylvania Medical Center (UPMC) Chief Health...

Using Big Data to Enhance Population Health Management

by Erin McNemar, MPA

To improve population health management, providers should use big data to understand how to best meet the needs of the community. In a panel convened by HealthITAnalytics, informatics leaders from...

SDOH Play Role in Surge in Youth Diabetes Cases, Health Disparities

by Erin McNemar, MPA

According to a new study, Black and Hispanic children and teens are seeing increasing rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, highlighting the role social determinants of health (SDOH) play in...

Residential Mobility Impacts SDOH in Spinal Cord Injury Patients

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Through data analytics, Spinal Cord Injury Model System researchers identified residential mobility as a social determinant of health in individuals with spinal cord injuries. The study’s...

How to Use Predictive Analytics in Chronic Disease Prevention

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Using predictive analytics is a critical step toward chronic disease prevention, allowing providers to recognize early signs of illness and intervene. While some may be at a higher risk of chronic...

Data Analytics Addresses SDOH, Improves Length of Stay Rates

by Erin McNemar, MPA

By using data analytics, Parkview Medical Center and Pieces Technology addressed social determinants of health and decreased their average length of stay rates among patients. Parkview Medical Center...

Using SDOH Data in Machine Learning to Improve Predictive Models

by Erin McNemar, MPA

According to researchers from New York University’s School of Global Public Health and Tandon School of Engineering, machine learning can accurately predict cardiovascular disease and guide...

AI Predict Mortality Risk Using Socioeconomic, Clinical Data

by Erin McNemar, MPA

By using socioeconomic and clinical data, researchers developed an artificial intelligence tool to predict 30-day mortality risks in patients with cancer. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death...

Improving Social Determinants of Health with Predictive Analytics

by Erin McNemar, MPA

With the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting gaps in healthcare and access to service, providers are searching for ways to improve the well-being of their members. By implementing predictive analytics,...