From Barriers to Better Outcomes: How Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring Address SDOH

Social determinants of health (SDOH) remain one of the most critical barriers to achieving health equity and improved outcomes. This webinar, hosted by the ISfTeH Healthcare Disparities & Digital Health (HDDH) Working Group, explores how telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM) can break down barriers to access, improve patient engagement and address health inequities. We discuss real-world applications, compliance considerations, and strategies to effectively integrate these technologies into healthcare systems. Viewers will get actionable insights to support their organizations in leveraging telehealth and RPM as tools for improving outcomes, reducing disparities and fostering patient-centered care. Learning Objectives: Identify common social determinants of health (SDOH) that impact patient outcomes and healthcare access. Explain how telehealth and remote patient monitoring can help address gaps in care related to SDOH. Apply best practices and strategies for integrating SDOH-focused interventions into healthcare workflows to improve outcomes and equity. Presenter: Keisha Wilson, CCS, CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CRC, CPB, Approved Instructor/Founder, CEO of KW Advanced Consulting Chair, ISfTeH HDDH working group Target Audience: This session is designed for a broad range of healthcare professionals including: Medical coders & auditors IT specialists Physicians & clinical staff Administrative and operational staff Social workers Anyone involved in telehealth and remote patient monitoring initiatives Outline of Content: Introduction to Social Determinants of Health and their impact on care Role of Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring in bridging gaps Case studies and examples of successful SDOH-focused interventions Compliance, coding, and operational considerations Best practices for implementation and ongoing sustainability Q&A This webinar was approved for one CEU through AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders).