{"id":327804,"date":"2025-08-13T10:12:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T14:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/?p=327804"},"modified":"2025-08-27T12:08:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T16:08:40","slug":"addressing-social-determinants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/blog\/addressing-social-determinants\/","title":{"rendered":"From barriers to better health: Addressing social determinants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>More than 70% of health outcomes are shaped by social determinants of health (SDoH)\u2014non-medical factors like housing, transportation, food access, and personal safety.\u00b9 These challenges profoundly impact women\u2019s health, contributing to increased rates of maternal morbidity and chronic disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women facing SDoH-related barriers are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2x more likely to miss prenatal and postpartum care\u00b3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3x more likely to experience maternal mental health conditions\u2074<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At higher risk of complications like preeclampsia and preterm birth\u2014which can cost health plans up to $1.4 million per case in extreme instances\u2075<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although these statistics are compelling, many care models don&#8217;t screen for or address social needs\u2014especially in underserved communities. The result: missed care, preventable complications, higher costs, and growing disparities. For health plans focused on prevention and value-based care, addressing SDoH is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ovia Health: Turning risk into action<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ovia Health partners with health plans to uncover\u2014and remove\u2014the social barriers that derail care. Serving both commercial and Medicaid populations, our solution delivers tailored interventions that meet members where they are. That could mean arranging a ride for a rural Medicaid member to attend a well-woman visit or helping a commercial member access timely mental health support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When members join Ovia, they complete a comprehensive health assessment that screens for key SDoH risk factors\u2014like child care access, intimate partner violence, and transportation challenges. If a risk factor is flagged, the Ovia Care Team is immediately alerted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They provide one-on-one support and connect members to CareFinder, Ovia\u2019s personalized resource navigation service. Based on each member\u2019s location and needs, the team delivers a curated list of local, state, and federal resources\u2014helping to eliminate barriers, close gaps, and keep care on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Results that matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To date, Ovia has delivered more than 400 targeted interventions\u2014and members are taking notice. In post-support surveys, 100%* of respondents said they were <em>extremely likely<\/em> to engage with the Ovia Care Team again, and 32%* discovered a benefit or resource they didn\u2019t know they had access to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As one Ovia+ member shared, <em>\u201cThe resources and information are from credible sources and extremely helpful.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the ability to capture thousands of data points per member\u2014spanning physical health, mental well-being, and social needs\u2014Ovia provides a real-time view of emerging risks. These insights enable earlier, personalized support that strengthens care continuity, improves outcomes, and helps prevent high-cost events before they happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A scalable, integrated solution<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Ovia complements and enhances existing care management ecosystems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We help health plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detect risks sooner and resolve them faster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinate support across both clinical and non-clinical needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advance health equity with personalized, high-touch support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re focused on maternal health, mental health, or rising-risk populations, we deliver clear, scalable results. Let\u2019s tackle the barriers behind the data\u2014together. Contact us to learn more about partnering with Ovia Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>*Results are based on a small subset of Ovia app users and may not be representative of user experiences generally.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">National Academy of Medicine. <em>Social Determinants of Health 101 for Health Care<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">CDC. <em>Health Equity and Women\u2019s Health Overview<\/em>, 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Urban Institute. <em>Access to Maternal and Infant Health Services and Social Needs<\/em>, 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">March of Dimes. <em>The Cost of Prematurity to Health Systems<\/em>, 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 70% of health outcomes are shaped by social determinants of health (SDoH)\u2014non-medical factors like housing, transportation, food access, and personal safety.\u00b9 These challenges profoundly impact women\u2019s health, contributing to increased rates of maternal morbidity and chronic disease. 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