Mitigating Social Risk to Achieve Higher Star Ratings

Bright Spots in Healthcare

In its Advance Notice, CMS indicates health equity and social needs will be a major focus in Star Ratings shortly, with new measures in these areas expected by 2026. To prepare, plans need to start planning on effectively intervening with members with social needs factors.

Our expert panel will share successful strategies for identifying, engaging, and addressing members with elevated social risks to drive gap closure and member retention.

• Understand the connection between unmet social needs and Star rating performance.
• Learn what the CMS Advanced Notice and proposed Health Equity Index (HEI) reward incentive structure indicates about the impact of health equity and social needs Star Rating measures.
• Connect members to high-quality community resources and measure the impact on Star Ratings.
• Close care gaps through SDoH data

This episode is sponsored by Socially Determined

Socially Determined is leading the transformation of healthcare delivery and payment through social risk analytics and solutions. Our SocialScapeⓇ SaaS platform, data and industry-leading expertise empower health systems, plans and other risk-bearing organizations to manage risk better, improve outcomes and advance equity at scale. Recently named by Fierce Healthcare as one of the 15 most promising healthcare companies, Socially Determined is headquartered in Washington, DC. Visit the website at www.sociallydetermined.com.