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America's Essential Hospitals said it is working with lawmakers to stop $4 billion in cuts for 2020 from taking effect November 22.
The nonprofit health system has sponsored numerous programs and services that help address social determinants of health.
The savings for Medicare fee-for-service would vary by specialty, but would total more than $20 billion next year alone.
MOBE works with the 5% of the commercial population that spends 20% of insurer dollars.
Family support services, good access and transportation are some of the most-needed social services to address SDOH.
An estimated 80% of the homeless population has at least one chronic health condition.
By investing earlier in social determinants strategies, health systems stand to save money in the long term and improve outcomes.
Medical providers receiving higher amounts of industry payments tend to bill higher drug and medical costs.
Plans are hampered by current CMS policy and provider coding that often does not reflect social needs, Urban Institute report says.
It will add Simplee's financial engagement platform to its revenue cycle portfolio and incorporate its billing tools into its consumer-facing technology.