For physician practices, it’s important to document patient screening results in the EHR/EMR so you and your care team can track patient progress over time, and communicate screening results to the patient’s health insurer. By using ICD-10-CM codes primarily in categories Z55-Z65, you’re able to provide clear documentation that’s interoperable across payer systems. Use this […]
Addressing health-related social needs can be important to your patient’s health. That’s why Humana Community NavigatorTM, powered by findhelp, offers an online directory of community resources that provides your practice access to more than 500,000 social service programs across the United States. For any patient, no matter their insurance carrier, Humana Community Navigator can unlock resources […]
A lack of transportation can impact healthcare access, leading to poorer management of chronic illness— and thus, poorer health outcomes. It can also exacerbate other social determinants of health, such as accessing healthy foods, engaging socially with others and maintaining employment. The good news—you and your care team can help. Use this guide to understand […]
People don’t always know where to go for support, and they don’t understand the serious impact loneliness can have on their health. That’s where you and your care team can help. Use this guide to understand the health impacts of loneliness and social isolation, and how to screen patients and refer them to resources for […]
Developed in partnership by Humana and Feeding America®, this comprehensive food insecurity resource toolkit is designed to: Raise awareness of the impacts of food insecurity Guide both healthcare and non-healthcare professionals in screening patients for food insecurity Provide ways for professionals to refer people at risk to resources and support Beyond clinical roles, this toolkit […]
We all know the quality of food we eat affects our health. But for many Americans, an unhealthy diet is a common reality, a consequence of food insecurity. The good news—you and your care team are able to help. Use this guide to understand the health impacts of food insecurity, and how to screen patients […]
Use this helpful resource guide to support you with understanding the health impacts of social determinants of health (SDOH), screening patients for SDOH and connecting them with resources for help, along with tracking, documenting and coding your patients’ results in the EHR so your practice can best meet the needs of patients, leading to better […]
Use this assessment tool to quickly and easily screen patients for food insecurity, transportation, loneliness and social isolation, housing stability and quality, as well as for Healthy Days, the CDC’s core assessment tool that measures self-reported, health-related quality of life of an individual over a 30-day period. A patient self-assessment version is also available, should […]