A key component of Inova Health System’s efforts to meet the health and well-being needs of people in northern Virginia is identifying and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH). Inova leaders say they have screened thousands of patients and connected them with community organizations to help meet unmet social needs.
AHIMA recently presented the webinar “Screening for Social Drivers of Health: Lessons from the Field.” Inova leaders shared successful strategies they have implemented to improve the collection, sharing, and analysis of SDOH data. They also discussed steps they have taken to comply with recent federal regulations that require screening and reporting on the Screening for Social Drivers of Health Measure and the Screen Positive Rate for Social Drivers of Health Measure.
The expert panel featured pediatrician Henna Qureshi, DO, FAAP, health equity physician lead at Inova; and Sarah Gordon, MBA, Inova’s director of clinical analytics and outcomes.
Here are key takeaways from the panel discussion: