This brief is intended to provide an update on the current state of opioid overdose and outpatient buprenorphine treatment in the United States. The brief will focus on disparities in treatment access and fatal overdose, as well as on opportunities to close care gaps and make buprenorphine treatment more accessible to people experiencing homelessness. Download […]
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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 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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President Biden released his FY2025 budget on March 11, which sets the top-line spending and policy priorities the Administration would like to see the Congress pursue as they take up their own process for determining how the federal government is funded moving forward. At the time of final preparation of the budget, Congress has not
Fact Sheet: President’s FY25 Budget: Provisions Important to the HCH Community Read More >>
Improving health depends on accessing health care services and engaging in appropriate treatment. People experiencing homelessness have higher rates of chronic medical conditions, acute illnesses, and behavioral health issues compared to their housed counterparts, which contributes to poor health and earlier mortality. This population also experiences greater barriers to accessing care because they tend not
Fact Sheet: Health Insurance at HCH Programs, 2022 Read More >>
The need for housing prioritization results from a lack of affordable housing. Existing tools have been applied universally and have resulted in further inequity. This toolkit is intended to help communities create a process that centers equity and community-specific needs. Download the fact sheet, Rebuilding Systems: Adapting Housing Assessments to Prioritize Health, Equity, and Belonging,
Heart disease and diabetes are significant health concerns among the homeless population in the United States. Homelessness exacerbates the risk factors and challenges associated with these conditions, leading to poorer health outcomes and increased mortality rates. This fact sheet provides an overview of heart disease and diabetes within the homeless community, highlighting key statistics, risk
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