On this episode of The Pulse, host Lori Cox teams up with guest Dawn Carter to discuss the crucial role of social determinants of health (SDOH) in shaping health outcomes. Did you know that SDOH account for a staggering 80 to 90% of health outcomes? Lori and Dawn examine the five major domains of SDOH. They also highlight the importance of appropriate screening tools, such as P.R.E.P.A.R.E., for improving documentation and effective data collection. With nearly 60% of individuals reporting that they have never discussed SDOH with their healthcare providers, Lori and Dawn emphasize the need to raise awareness and facilitate conversations around SDOH to ultimately drive better healthcare outcomes.

From Awareness to Action: Tackling Social Determinants of Health

Healthcare professionals are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Enter AI — a powerful tool designed to ease documentation burdens and improve coding accuracy. In this episode of The Pulse, Dr. Will Morris, Chief Medical Officer at Ambience Healthcare, discusses how AI is: 

Reducing provider burnout by streamlining clinical documentation. 
Improving coding accuracy for better revenue cycle outcomes. 
Supporting, not replacing healthcare teams.  

Whether you're in CDI, coding, or revenue cycle management, this episode offers insights on how AI can elevate your work. 


Do More with Less, Using AI

The Pulse by AAPC examines the business of healthcare to help simplify the challenges faced by revenue cycle management experts.

Do More with Less, Using AI

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