Government mandates focus on identifying vulnerable patients within the healthcare system who are affected by non-medical health factors related to social determinants of health (SDoH).
Social determinants, or drivers, of health (SDoH) are the non-medical factors that influence our health outcomes and play a vital role in shaping the well-being and quality of life for individuals and communities.
To promote industry connections and an emphasis on curricular relevance, the University of Utah Department of Biomedical Informatics holds industry-sponsored mini-conferences every April and October, called the IAB (Industry Advisory Board) Talks.