Over 14 years, individuals experiencing chronic homelessness enrolled in a permanent supportive housing program had low housing retention and high mortality.
A permanent supportive housing program reduced emergency department visits within the first six months of placement but showed neutral effects on total cost of care and primary care utilization for Medicaid enrollees.
Discusses the benefits and challenges of tele-social care and offers practical tips for providers administering telehealth services for social care activities.
Suggests that community-based organizations are responding to Medicaid redesign efforts that prioritize social determinants of health by adopting practices similar to health care organizations.
Health care systems may need to tailor screening and referral approaches for social needs, as some needs may be less likely to be met by social service organizations.