Policy and Advocacy

Letter to the U.S. Senate: Medicaid Cuts Harm People Experiencing Homelessness

The 108 undersigned organizations and nearly 400 individuals represent health care providers who serve people experiencing homelessness, and others concerned about the health of unhoused people. We write to urge you to oppose the House reconciliation bill (H.R. 1), which would have catastrophic consequences for people experiencing homelessness. Download Now Download Now

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The Value and Impact of Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Programs

298 Health Care for the Homeless programs provide tremendous value and impact to the communities they serve through care for vulnerable populations, savings to the system, economic stimulus, state-of-the-art practices, and integrated care with a focus on managing chronic conditions, preventive care, and quality health outcomes. This report highlights the savings and revenue these health

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Review of Local Homeless Mortality Efforts: A Call for Standardized Data and Reporting

Standardized data collection and reporting guidance is needed for homeless mortality. Health departments can work with local Health Care for the Homeless programs and Continuums of Care to establish data sharing processes. Matching vital statistics with homeless service utilization records may be one opportunity to improve these efforts. Until there is federal or national guidance

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