Regardless of the political party in office, we remain steadfast in our mission to build an equitable, high-quality health care system in the movement to end homelessness. As a nonpartisan organization, we do not align with any political party. We will vigorously advocate for policies that support our mission and our community, and equally oppose […]
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The Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) program has been part of the community health center program for 30 years, authorized under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Funded and regulated by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HCH programs are a “special populations” category of health centers that are required to
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The election of Donald Trump as the 47th President will bring a significant shift in many areas of federal policy. Many of the proposed policy changes will significantly disadvantage unhoused people and the health care providers who serve them. This fact sheet focuses on those policies most impactful to the HCH Community, outlines the implications
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The collection and use of homeless mortality data gives the public health community a better understanding of the “who, what, where, why, and how” people are dying while unhoused. It also identifies high-need areas and demographic disparities, informs funding and policy priorities, and allows public health authorities to respond more quickly with evidence-based interventions. Finally,
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USC Street Medicine partnered with NHCHC to develop this fact sheet, “New Federal Regulation Establishes Street Medicine as a Reimbursable Model of Care.” At the forefront of health care innovation, USC Street Medicine is a groundbreaking collaboration of interdisciplinary professionals dedicated to improving the lives of the unhoused. With a strong commitment to health care
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