This report outlines key strategies for states to sustainably finance the community health worker workforce.

California leveraged Medicaid waiver authority to cover targeted pre-release services with the goal of improving the health of people reentering the community after incarceration.

Findings from a literature review and state interviews share experiences and outcomes of implementing Medicaid accountable care organization programs.

A jail screening and post-release permanent supportive housing program is associated with fewer inpatient visits, more mental health outpatient visits, and overall cost savings.

Summarizes research on the prevalence of social screening in health care settings, validity of social screening tools, and patient and provider perspectives on social screening.

Varying structures of cross-sector partnerships between health care organizations, social service agencies, and local government bodies have distinct strengths and serve different functions.

Study details permanent supportive housing program implementation and how this impacts outcomes and costs.

Guidance on incorporating supported employment services for people with behavioral health needs during reentry from prison and jail.

Implementation insights from a permanent supportive housing diversion program in Los Angeles for people in the criminal legal system with serious mental illness point to the value of cross-sector, cross-agency partnerships.

A randomized controlled trial found Denver’s Housing First program led to positive impacts on health and utilization for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and frequent periods of incarceration.

A review of existing literature finds that medical respite care reduces hospital and emergency department visits, increased use of outpatient care, and leads to overall cost savings.

Demonstrates that Housing First programs and associated support services reduced health care related expenditures for the Massachusetts Medicaid program.

The proportion of low-income, frail, and medically complex individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage is increasing.

The value of community health workers in advancing health equity.

Recommendations for integrating social and health care to improve the nation’s health.

Permanent supportive housing programs with a “Housing First” approach can improve health outcomes and reduce acute care use for people experiencing homelessness with disabling conditions.

Medicare Advantage plans should identify patients based on medical and social risk factors, not just medical diagnoses.

Permanent supportive housing shows mixed results in improving health outcomes and health care costs for people experiencing chronic homelessness.

California is asking Medicaid patients these ten questions about social and functional needs.

This brief describes new ways for health care to address social determinants of health.