HealthEdge Partners with Unite Us to Streamline Whole-Person Care
HealthEdge Partners with Unite Us to Streamline Whole-Person Care - HIT Consultant
Summary
HealthEdge, a provider of core administrative processing systems, has formed a strategic partnership with Unite Us, a technology partner for social care transformation. This collaboration aims to deliver seamless, whole-person care by leveraging the SMART on FHIR interoperability standard.
Details
HealthEdge's GuidingCare® platform will integrate with the Unite Us platform as part of this partnership. The goal is to connect members with essential Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) resources, such as food and housing services, thereby providing comprehensive care. SDOH—factors like access to housing, transportation, and food—are recognized for their significant impact on individual health outcomes. The integration enables several key functions: identifying and addressing social needs by screening members; streamlining referrals to community-based organizations; tracking progress and monitoring intervention effectiveness; and enhancing care coordination by integrating SDOH information into clinical workflows. This allows health plans to move beyond mere medical provision toward large-scale, efficient holistic support. According to HealthEdge's General Manager of Care Solutions, the partnership empowers care managers to ensure timely social services for better health outcomes while supporting compliance with state mandates. The integration is also expected to enhance user experience and streamline operations.
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