Addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
A key realization in 2026 is that clinical care only influences 20% of a patient's health. PHM platforms now formally integrate Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) into the patient record.
Economic Stability: Identifying food insecurity or the inability to pay for medications.
Neighborhood and Built Environment: Assessing access to safe housing and transportation to medical appointments.
Closed-Loop Referrals: When a doctor identifies a social need (like lack of heat in winter), the PHM system automatically refers the patient to a community non-profit and tracks whether the service was actually delivered.
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