We're excited to announce that we have joined our RTI Health Solutions colleagues under the RTI Health Solutions brand. Offering our clients a complete perspective from all healthcare stakeholders, our unity reflects RTI’s unwavering commitment to improving the human condition.

Explore how digital tools are revolutionizing chronic pain treatment, from VR therapy to AI, boosting access and personalized care. Learn more. #digitalhealth #chronicpain

Explore the link between suicide risk and social determinants of health, leveraging data science for targeted interventions. Learn more. #sdoh #mentalhealth

Individual risk assessments aren't reliable and can introduce bias. A better approach to predicting patient-level risk is a comprehensive census-tract-level risk score that individual risk assessments can complement. #riskstratification #socialrisk

Older maternal age and levels of chronic stress have exacerbated health inequities between Black and White infants. Let's look at the myriad factors influencing maternal and infant health inequities in the US. #healthequity #maternalhealth #infanthealth

In the 6th and last article of our SDoH series, we examine how social determinants contribute to healthcare access challenges. Uninsured rates are at historic lows, however, access challenges still impact health outcomes. #SDOH #healthaccess

Community health workers play a pivotal role in reaching historically underserved communities and addressing SDoH. We look at ways to expand their impact into areas: public health, primary care, value-based care, and health equity initiatives. #CHW #SDoH

High social needs correlate with a negative impact on performance measures. See how addressing social risk can impact quality outcomes and financial health. #socialneeds #qualitymeasures

Which validated social needs assessments are best? We provide an overview of commonly-used social needs assessment tools that can be vetted and used as part of an SDoH, HRSN, or care management program. #SDoH #caremanagement

Is healthcare efficiency at odds with health equity? Actually, many believe that equity is required to achieve true efficiency. Let's explore the efficiency value of pursuing health equity. #healthcareefficiency #healthequity

Across all races, maternal mortality rose 60% from 2019 to 2021 in the US. And disparities compound these dismal outcomes. Digital health tools could improve maternal health outcomes, but what does it take? #maternalhealth #digitalhealth

CMS's new Making Care Primary Model looks to make value-based contracting more attractive and feasible for primary care. Let's look at the new program so far. #advancedprimarycare #CMS #VBC

This month @TJCommission elevated health equity to a National Patient Safety Goal. What does this new designation mean? How does this standard apply to healthcare organizations? Let's dig into details. #healthequity #jointcommission #patientsafety #NPSG

Payers are using 5 trending strategies to enhance mental healthcare for their members. These 5 themes reflect their priorities, including BHI, team-based approaches, workforce development and more. Read on… #BHI #payertrends #mentalhealth

Research shows connections between civic engagement & better physical & mental health. It's also critical focus of health equity. Learn how community providers can maximize their civic connections for better #pophealth. #SDOH #communityhealth #healthequity

Do pharmacy benefit tiering and prior authorization create health inequities? Our latest article explores how member demographic data reveals if payer systems and processes are creating health disparities. #pharma #priorauth #healthdisparities

[AUDIO] Forging the path towards health equity requires coordinated efforts from all healthcare stakeholders including payers, providers, and community-based organizations. Listen as we detail key frameworks and strategies for achieving health equity.

Are you leveraging SDoH data to maximize intervention success? We propose an SDoH Data Continuum and guidance so that you can design a program strategy and interventions to influence across the stream of causation. #SDoHdata #SDoHstrategy

Over 20% of Americans live with at least 1 disability. Yet, bias in healthcare continues to exacerbate inequities. We offer practical steps to move beyond bias and improve equity, accessibility, and outcomes. #healthcarebias #healthequity

What should be done to address gaps in care for the LGBTQIA+ community? From physical to mental healthcare, how can payer and provider organizations more adequately meet the health and wellness needs of sexual and gender minorities? #LGBTQIA #SGM