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National Minority Health Month: Addressing social drivers of health
Published June 3, 2026
AI Summary
UnitedHealthcare released informational guidance for National Minority Health Month encouraging providers to screen patients for social drivers of health (SDOH) during visits and document findings in electronic health records. This is educational content about addressing social barriers like transportation, housing, and food insecurity that affect patient health outcomes.
Action Required
No immediate billing changes required. Consider implementing SDOH screening questions during new patient intake and annual visits, and document findings in patient EHR to support care coordination. Keep local community resource lists available for patient referrals.
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