With social determinants of health (SDOH) increasingly recognized as key drivers of health outcomes, efforts to improve the collection and exchange of related data are gaining momentum. However, two critical barriers persist: a lack of understanding of federal policies and the complexities of data workflows. CyncHealth, a trailblazer in in the world of health data utilities (HDUs), and Leavitt Partners, known for federal digital health policy expertise, have collaborated to address these challenges through the release of a new “Playbook for SDOH Referral Management and Data Exchange.”

The Playbook offers:

• Policy guidance on frameworks like HIPAA and consent management.
• Workflow insights for screenings, referrals to social services, and financial planning for sustainable SDOH processes

This Playbook is a powerful tool designed to empower everyone involved in the care of patients and support of community members by providing them the information and resources they need to enhance SDOH data collection and exchange—helping ensure that health interventions are more targeted and effective, helping lead to inspiring positive change in our communities.

View/download the playbook by clicking here.

About CyncHealth
CyncHealth connects over 5 million lives and 1,100 facilities across Nebraska and Iowa. This network includes hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare providers. By sharing data like patient histories, lab results, and immunizations, CyncHealth helps doctors and nurses provide better care.

About Leavitt Equity Partners

Leavitt Equity Partners is a value-add, healthcare-focused private equity firm. Founded in 2014 by Michael Leavitt, former United States Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, LEP leverages the healthcare intelligence and broad network of its Principals to help portfolio companies thrive in a complex and ever-changing healthcare system.

LEP manages over $400 million in capital, raised primarily from strategic healthcare partners including healthcare provider systems, national and regional health insurers, healthcare service providers, healthcare IT companies, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare executives and entrepreneurs. For more information, www.leavittequity.com.