Embedding Social Determinants of Health in the Hospital Revenue Cycle

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) such as housing instability, food insecurity, transportation access, and language barriers are now influencing every step of the hospital revenue cycle. These factors are not just clinical concerns—they are driving denials, delays, and missed reimbursement.

 

Based on insights from AHIMA 2025, this article by Coronis Health Vice President of Coding, Laura Legg, explores how SDOH data can be integrated into documentation, coding, billing, and collections to support both equity and revenue goals.

 

Embedding Social Determinants of Health in the Hospital Revenue Cycle
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How hospitals are turning social risk into improved financial and operational performance

What You Will Learn:

  • CMS policy updates that affect SDOH reporting and reimbursement
  • Real-world case studies showing measurable financial impact
  • Strategies for HIM, CDI, and revenue cycle teams
  • Metrics to monitor financial outcomes and data quality

 

Who Should Read This:

  • Revenue cycle executives
  • HIM and coding leaders
  • Compliance and quality officers
  • Hospital and health system administrators

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