Individuals who are homeless often have multiple chronic health conditions and face numerous barriers to care. Integrating behavioral health and primary care is one way to help improve health care delivery and access for this population. This quick guide is to assist Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) grantees with their efforts to integrate behavioral […]
Published by National Health Care for the Homeless Council The September issue of In Focus provides a synthesis of recent literature on homelessness among older (age 50-64) and elderly (age 65 and older) adults in the United States. Much of the recent literature and policy focus has been placed on the plight of unstably housed
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This brief complements our 2011 report (Clinical Challenges in Permanent Supportive Housing), discussing two specific consumers and the challenges they face with their care teams. It is intended to further illustrate both the clinical and policy practices that should be considered to maximize the effectiveness of PSH for those clients with more complex needs. Download
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The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a model of care where patients are engaged in a direct relationship with a chosen provider who coordinates a cooperative team of health care professionals, takes collective responsibility for the comprehensive integrated care provided to the patient, and advocates and arranges appropriate care with other qualified providers and community
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Meaningful use is the use of a certified electronic health record (EHR) to demonstrate improved quality and safety of health care delivery for a patient population within a clinical practice. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was enacted February 17, 2009, and includes the HITECH Act, which outlines the criteria for achieving
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The purpose of this quick guide is to assist Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) grantees with their efforts to establish and strengthen collaborations with local Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs). Download Research (PDF)
This issue of the In Focus quarterly research review addresses the changing rural landscape, the challenges to identifying the homeless population, the patterns of homelessness, service access and delivery barriers, and promising practices in service delivery in the context of rural settings. A few limitations exist regarding the literature shared, namely the specificity of studies
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Presentation at the 2013 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference Download Research (PDF)
