Homelessness is sometimes broadly framed as an urban issue facing cities in the United States, but evidence suggests that homelessness rates continue to rise in rural areas of the country, as well as urban ones. Expanding access to health care to homeless individuals in rural areas requires understanding the specific conditions that give rise to […]
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Homeless individuals experience greater health needs compared to those who are housed. In comparing individuals who have ever been homeless and those who have never been homeless, we see that chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, are more prevalent and more difficult to manage when someone lacks housing. Download Now Download Now
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This fact sheet outlines the ten recommendations that HCH programs can implement internally to prepare clients, staff, and leadership for the upcoming changes to Medicaid. Download Now Download Now
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The federal Medicaid program provides health insurance for nearly 70 million people and is a shared responsibility between states and the federal government. Federal law allows states to “waive” certain Medicaid eligibility requirements and cover care for people who might not otherwise be eligible for Medicaid. While there are several types of these “waivers,” this
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In June, CMS released long-awaited guidance to states with more detail about the Medicaid work reporting requirements established through H.R. 1. The guidance outlines how states will operationalize the work reporting requirements, verify compliance, and define exemption categories. This fact sheet summarizes the biggest changes relevant to the Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Community,
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Single payer—or Medicare for All—is simply a streamlined financing mechanism where one entity administers the health care funding and payments. It expands the cost effective and administratively efficient Medicare program to cover everyone in the United States. Health care delivery (such as hospitals and doctors) remains private and patients are guaranteed choice of care from
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Nurse-led care models center around and recognize the important and invaluable role of nurses in the health care setting, leveraging their leadership and skills to promote and support maximizing the roles of the multidisciplinary team. Learn more about nurse-led care delivery models with these brief videos highlighting programs across the US: Download Now Download Now
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Mental health conditions may impact a person’s ability to engage in productive activities (such as work, school, or self-care), develop and sustain health relationships, or adapt to change and cope with adversity. However, like all health conditions, a person’s experience of their mental health conditions changes and is greatly impacted by factors such as acuity
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