A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require the collection of information regarding social determinants of health, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 s 5182, also known as the Social Determinants of Health Data Collection Act, aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to mandate the collection of information related to social determinants of health. Social determinants of health are the social and economic factors that influence an individual's health outcomes, such as access to healthcare, education, housing, and employment.

The bill requires healthcare providers participating in Medicaid to collect data on social determinants of health for their patients. This information will help policymakers and healthcare providers better understand the underlying factors that contribute to health disparities and develop targeted interventions to address them.

In addition to data collection, the bill also includes provisions for the development of guidelines and best practices for collecting and using social determinants of health data. This will ensure that the information collected is accurate, secure, and used effectively to improve health outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries. Overall, the Social Determinants of Health Data Collection Act aims to address the root causes of health disparities and promote health equity by collecting and utilizing data on social determinants of health within the Medicaid program.