Psychiatric illnesses occur across the lifespan. From birth until death, one in four adults and
approximately one in five children and adolescents suffer from a mental health problem …

In many emergency departments (EDs) around the country, providers care for patients
experiencing homelessness on every single shift. Despite its proven impact on health …

We explored how investments in housing for vulnerable populations (including those
experiencing homelessness) are described as leading to cost containment for the health …

Background Frequent use (FU) of hospital services impacts on patients and health service
expenditure. Studies examining FU in emergency departments and inpatient settings have …

Abstract Nearly 568,000 people are homeless (living in homeless shelters, on the streets, or
in other places not meant for human habitation) on any given night in the US. The majority of …

Abstract Data from the 2009-2010 National Hospital Ambulatory Care Survey–Emergency
Department were used to compare homeless patients' utilization of the urban emergency …

Abstract Background Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have high rates of
avoidable hospital admissions for chronic conditions, however little is known about the …

The number of studies published on these issues between 2010 and 2012 may suggest an
awareness for the need for adequate service provision of this marginalized clientele …

Abstract Purpose African-Americans are disproportionally represented among high-risk,
high-utilizing patients. To inform program development for this vulnerable population, the …

When a distinguishing feature of people living on the streets is the number of hospital
identification bracelets—most obtained in emergency departments (EDs)—circling their …