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Why effective health equity interventions require accurate data
Social drivers of health (SDOH), such as income, education, housing, and geography, are increasingly recognized as important influences on health outcomes and access to care. However, their use in drug development and patient engagement remains limited.
This Deep Dive, which builds on research presented by Inovalon at ISPOR 2025, explores how more granular and linked SDOH data can enhance planning and support more equitable healthcare delivery. It draws on recent studies to examine how improved data integration can help identify disparities and support targeted, data-informed interventions.
Case studies covered:
- Using multi-level SDOH to understand patient variation
- Socioeconomic position and race/ethnicity in cancer care access
- Breast cancer screening disparities across payer types
- Geographic and social barriers in Parkinson’s disease care
Sponsorship for this Deep Dive was provided by Inovalon, Inc.