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Understand act
Understand Act
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The UNDERSTAND Act aims to improve healthcare outcomes by requiring Medicaid and CHIP programs to collect and report data on social determinants of health (SDOH) – factors like housing, food security, and transportation – that can impact a beneficiary’s health. It mandates the development of a standardized reporting field within the existing Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS) to gather this information from providers. The bill also establishes timelines for implementation, guidance on data collection practices, and requires states to report on trends in SDOH needs to Congress.
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