As a data solution technology company we know that data is the foundation of any project.  As outlined in Pillar 1 of the SDOH playbook.  Collecting and sharing data are the basis to getting SDOH initiatives started and improving outcomes.

This is the full context of Pillar 1:

“Expand Data Gathering and Sharing Supporting high quality data management is a pre-requisite for both effectively addressing social needs at the community and individual level and conducting high quality research. Oftentimes, when an individual interacts with a health care or social service system, screening for health-related social needs is not routine. When it does occur, the data are frequently not collected in a standardized and interoperable format. Basic information on social circumstances and environmental exposures that impact health—whether someone has adequate housing, if they have enough nutritious food to eat, identifying those most at risk for harms associated with environmental exposures, etc.—is either not captured or not able to be shared. Advancing data use, capture, and exchange while protecting patient privacy is complex and a priority for the Administration. To that end, the Administration is working to improve data gathering and interoperability to address SDOH. Across the federal government, agencies are investing in their data collection and sharing infrastructure to accelerate interagency collaboration while preserving data security and privacy. Recognizing the foundational role of data to support future innovation, the Administration will expand the collection of SDOH data for health research. For veterans, the Administration will standardize social data collection and use it to connect veterans to needed social services such as housing support and mental health services.” from page 4 of the SDOH Playbook link below.

Whitehouse SDOH Playbook 

Learn more about our core SDOH Pathways solution and how we can help reporting SDOH to CMS for your organization.  Other considerations are reporting for local and state governments.