Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), in partnership with the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), has urged the healthcare industry to adopt a health equity-focused set of recommendations to improve the standardized approach to social determinants of health (SDOH) data collection.
Collecting race, ethnicity, and language (REL) data and sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data is crucial for identifying health disparities among historically marginalized communities and facilitating evidence-based health equity interventions.
According to health experts, adopting standardized SDOH screening tools and uniform data standards is essential to facilitate interoperability. Standardized, precise data assist insurers, healthcare providers, and patient advocates in designing and implementing targeted health solutions to meet the needs of disproportionately impacted communities. Adopting comprehensive data collection standards will aid in addressing health inequities and developing a better health system.
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