Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), such as environmental conditions, account for up to 50% of health outcomes. In mental health and SUD, these disparities result in disproportionate overdose deaths within minority populations and limit access to care.
Data insight unlocked and empowered through technology is the most effective way forward. To address gaps in standardization and quality, mental health providers need to leverage technology like purpose-built electronic medical records (EMR). With this approach, providers can identify high-cost and high-risk behavioral health patients through complete classification and analysis of SDoH.
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