What is Community Health Integration (CHI)?
Community Health Integration (CHI) is a transformative program designed to enhance patient care by addressing the critical link between social determinants of health (SDOH) and medical outcomes. Through CHI, we empower healthcare practitioners to integrate vital community-based support directly into a patient's treatment plan, fostering a more holistic and effective approach to well-being.
CHI services focus on identifying and addressing unmet social needs that significantly impact a patient’s ability to manage his/her health conditions. These services are provided by trained auxiliary personnel, such as Community Health Workers (CHWs), under the general supervision of a physician or other billing practitioner. By connecting patients with essential community resources and offering personalized support, CHI helps overcome barriers to effective diagnosis and treatment.
CHI Workflow in Humhealth
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Identify Patients & SDOH Needs
Practitioner identifies patients with unmet Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) needs … Read More -
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Obtain Patient Consent
Secure written or verbal patient consent for CHI services, explaining cost-sharing and … Read More -
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Assign Auxiliary Personnel
Practitioner initiates CHI, assigning qualified auxiliary personnel (e.g., CHWs) … Read More -
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Deliver Tailored CHI Services
Auxiliary personnel provide person-centered support, care coordination, … Read More -
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Track & Document
Record time spent and activities performed for CHI services. -
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Bill for Reimbursement
Practitioner bills monthly for CHI services (G0019/G0022) … Read More
