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AHIMA supports the use of public policy to encourage the collection, access, sharing, and use of social determinants of health (SDoH)1 to enrich clinical decision-making and improve health outcomes, public health, and health inequities in ways that are culturally respectful.

 

Survey Methodology - 13 questions, web-based survey administered in June 2020. Sample of 17,900 health information professionals

Download the Infographic SDOH Policy Statement

Challenges in Collecting SDOH Data

 

Q: Does your EHR technology include alerts/triggers to notify clinicians that documentation has been captured such as food or housing insecurity?

 

Roles within the organization that collect and use SDOH data

 

 

 

 

Data Collection

Q: Does your organization collect SDOH Data?

Data Governance

 

Most organizations report not having a governance committee that oversees collection and use of SDOH data.

Common Coding/Classification/Terminology Systems used to Collect SDOH Data

 

Q: Which social risk categories listed below are prioritized for collection?

 

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