The First 80% of Whole Person Care

May 2025

Whole-Person Care Starts with the First 80%

Eighty percent of a person’s health is shaped by what happens outside the doctor’s office—by factors like housing, food access, transportation, and mental health. Yet most care systems still operate without a clear way to address these needs.

If we want to deliver 100% whole-person care, we have to start with the first 80%.

GaHIN makes that possible.

Through our Closed-Loop Referral system and statewide Resource Directory, providers and care teams can connect patients to community-based services—and know those services were actually received. It’s not just about sending a referral. It’s about completing the care journey. Access the directory here: GeorgiaUnify Directory | Georgia Health Information Network

The Resource Directory gives real-time access to trusted organizations across Georgia. It’s integrated, searchable, and actionable—so that social care becomes part of every care plan.

By turning referrals into results, GaHIN is helping providers, health systems, and community organizations deliver on the full promise of whole-person care.

Let’s move beyond the visit. Let’s start with the 80%.

Learn more at www.gahin.org

From the Desk of Dr. Denise Hines: Starting with What Matters Most

At GaHIN, we often say that whole-person care isn’t a slogan—it’s a system. But to build that system, we have to start with what matters most: the 80% of health outcomes that happen outside the doctor’s office.

Social needs like housing, food, transportation, and behavioral health are not peripheral to care—they are central to it. And for providers across Georgia, the challenge is no longer identifying these needs. It’s connecting patients to solutions—and knowing those connections closed the loop.

That’s why we’re investing in tools that make this easier, faster, and more accountable. Our statewide Resource Directory and Closed-Loop Referral system help ensure that care teams can act on social needs with the same urgency and visibility they bring to clinical care. And most importantly, patients experience a more complete and coordinated path forward.

We know that improving health in Georgia requires more than access to data. It requires action. Thank you for the work you do every day to make that happen—and for partnering with us to move from insight to impact.

GaHIN is More Than a Network. It’s a Care Multiplier.

A GaHIN connection means fewer forms and fewer frustrations. But more importantly, it means:

Real-time insights at the point of care
Smarter referrals with complete patient histories
Closed loop referrals that confirm care was delivered
Reduced readmissions and medical errors
Support for Medicaid and value-based care programs

From hospitals and labs to behavioral health and long-term care, GaHIN ties it all together, helping care teams collaborate—not duplicate.

See How It Works in Georgia → Contact Us | Georgia Health Information Network

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