Presented by The American Journal of Public Health, authors: Hwang SW, Chambers C, Chiu S, Katic M, Kiss A, Redelmeir DA, Levinson W.
A universal health system can provide rich information and a more complete picture of individuals receiving health services. This study compares health utilization between housed and homeless individuals, looking at ambulatory care, emergency department, medical-surgical hospitalization, and psychiatric hospitalization encounters, and the resulting cost differences between groups.
Categories:
Clinical Practice, Ethical and Cultural Issues, Homeless Services, Poverty & Health