In the interest of facilitating a seamless transition to the new SDOH (Social Needs Screening) Use Case file specification (v4.0), MiHIN has developed resources to help all submitting organizations successfully transition to the latest file specification by December 15, 2024.
Submissions using the previous file specification will not be accepted after January 1, 2025. Additionally, MiHIN will begin a production freeze in mid-December. This means that system updates will be limited during this period.
Early feedback from transitioned organizations highlighted the need for more specific validation criteria and information on common errors. In response, MiHIN developed three resources that will be available on their website until at least January 1, 2025:
- SDOH Use Case File Format Description: Provides detailed information on file structure, validation, submission process, and naming conventions. (available also in the v4.0 file specification as an additional tab)
- SDOH Use Case File Failure Examples: Highlights common errors that can lead to submission failures and will be updated regularly. (available also in the v4.0 file specification as an additional tab)
- SDOH Use Case Translation Tool v3-v4: Clearly outlines the changes between v3 and v4.
Below is a list of organizations currently submitting data to the SDOH use case, along with the number of screening practices they represent. This table underscores the significant effort required to meet the January 1, 2025 deadline.
A successful transition requires a collaborative effort! We appreciate your proactive participation in adopting the new format. Please don’t hesitate to share any questions or challenges you encounter with lisa.nicolaou@mihin.org.
Michigan Multipayer Initiatives