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Without the right data and insights, however, it’s difficult for payers to understand the social factors that affect population health and health inequities, such as housing and employment. During a February roundtable discussion sponsored by IBM Watson Health, a panel of executives from healthcare payers shared how their organizations are using analytics and strategies to reduce disparities, lower costs and improve outcomes. This whitepaper reviews the 6 key takeaways from that discussion.   Please fill out the form to download the whitepaper. 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