This short paper from the American Hospital Association (AHA) describes five actions hospitals and health systems can take to address housing instability and improve health in their communities: Screening patients for social needs and connecting them with community partners Informing patients and employees about available housing resources and protections Providing access to safe, temporary living...
This report from the National Housing Conference profiles health and housing initiatives in Oregon, Tennessee, and Massachusetts that exemplify practical and actionable ways that housing developers can work together with health systems and managed care organizations to build new affordable housing units while reducing unreimbursed medical costs in high-cost populations. The report includes insights from...