When basic needs like food, transportation, and social support go unmet, it’s not just tough on patients—it also drives up avoidable ER visits and hospital stays. Addressing these issues 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 they turn into medical crises is key to improving health outcomes and reducing

🔍 What happens when care teams have the 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 to address social risks? One ACO using Spatially Health’s platform is seeing firsthand what’s possible when social care is fully integrated into care management. Small, intentional actions—like identifying barriers

Only 8% of Americans get routine preventive screenings. That’s not just a scheduling issue—it’s a 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 that drives up costs and impacts outcomes. However, preventative care only works when patients can access it. #SDOH barriers—like transportation,

💚 March is Social Work Month 💚 This year’s theme, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻+𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, couldn’t be more fitting. Social workers are the ones showing up—day in and day out—helping people through some of the hardest moments of their lives. This #SocialWorkMonth, we celebrate the

🤫 The secret to lowering healthcare costs? It starts with social care. But throwing resources at the problem isn’t enough. A sustainable social care strategy requires: 🔹 Identifying high-risk patients with data-driven insights 🔹 Equipping care teams with the right

There’s nothing better than being in a room full of people who care deeply about improving healthcare—and #TXAACOs is bringing them all together. Attending? Let’s find time to chat! We’d love to hear what you’re working on, what challenges you're navigating, and share how

What if your risk model is missing a huge piece of the puzzle? Health-related social needs can be the tipping point for many high-risk patients—but they rarely show up in clinical data alone. Our latest blog breaks down why #SDOH must be part of the risk stratification

What if social care wasn’t just a checkbox… …but a strategic advantage? When value-based care organizations use social risk insights to drive care, they unlock more than better patient outcomes: ✔️ More trust from patients ✔️ Higher engagement ✔️ Better use of resources One

Too often, there’s a disconnect between what care teams are working on and what leadership is measuring. Care managers are stretched thin, trying to meet patient needs. Leadership is staring down performance targets and asking, “Where’s the ROI?” But here’s the thing: it’s not

Despite knowing how critical Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are to patient outcomes, most healthcare orgs still struggle to 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆. Why? ⏱️ Time constraints during patient visits 🧩 Inconsistent screening

Unmet social needs are one of the biggest barriers to patient engagement. Lack of transportation. Food insecurity. Social isolation. When patients face these challenges, it’s harder to manage chronic conditions, show up to appointments, or even prioritize care. To improve

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆? If it’s not part of the plan, it might be part of the problem. Mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and chronic stress aren’t side

🚀 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹. Every patient has unique health risks, barriers, and needs. Yet, care plans too often rely on generic approaches. That’s why more ACOs are turning to tools like the

🏥 Emergency departments are often the first point of contact for individuals facing health crises, yet many lack the tools to assess and address underlying social determinants of health (#SDOH). A recent survey reveals that 𝗳𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗨.𝗦.

🚨 Is your organization ready for what’s next in value-based care? The April edition of our newsletter breaks down how the new administration is reshaping value-based care priorities — and what it means for your team. You’ll also get a look at our newest update, designed to

🚨 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗻... With a new administration and cost control top of mind, value-based care organizations need to move forward smarter. Successful organizations are already adjusting. They're aligning care

Caseloads are growing. Staffing is stretched. And patient needs? More complex than ever. When care managers are overwhelmed, critical #SDOH can fall through the cracks, leading to poorer outcomes and rising costs. The solution? Smarter tools that 𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘺 the impact of

🧠 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, and it's time to discuss the silent struggle behind chronic illness. Chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease affect 𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 in the U.S. But what’s often overlooked? The emotional

While Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, it’s also a day of remembrance. We’re forever grateful to our military members and their families for their sacrifice and service. #MemorialDay.

From all of us at Spatially Health, we wish you a fun, safe, and happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸