Technology, data, people, and partnerships in addressing unmet social needs within Medicaid Managed Care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with unmet social needs experience adverse health outcomes and are subject to greater inequities in health and social outcomes. Given the high prevalence of unmet needs among Medicaid enrollees, many Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) are now screening enrollees for unmet social needs and connecting them to community-based organizations (CBOs) with knowledge and resources to address identified needs. The use of screening and referral technology and data sharing are often considered key components in programs integrating health and social services. Despite this emphasis on technology and data collection, research suggests substantial barriers exist in operationalizing effective systems.

Methods

We used qualitative methods to examine cross-sector

SUBMITTER: Hogg-Graham R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10960441 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature