Many individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) experience depression that is
associated with poor health outcomes, which may be because of medication nonadherence …

Background Women comprise a growing proportion of Veterans seeking care at Veterans
Affairs (VA) healthcare facilities. VA initiatives have accelerated changes in services for …

Sufficient uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine is key to slowing the spread of the coronavirus
among the most vulnerable in society, including individuals experiencing homelessness …

Introduction America's community health centers (HC s) are uniquely poised to implement
the patient‐centered medical home (PCMH) model, as they are effective in providing …

Background: Community survey data suggest high prevalence of substance use disorders
among currently homeless individuals. There are less data regarding illicit drug and alcohol …

Background: The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-VA Supportive
Housing (VASH) program—the VA's Housing First effort—is central to efforts to end Veteran …

The delivery of primary care to homeless individuals with mental health conditions presents
unique challenges. To inform healthcare improvement, we studied predictors of favorable …

Background As healthcare reimbursement shifts from being volume to value-focused, new
delivery models aim to coordinate care and improve quality. The patient-centered medical …

In 2011, the US Department of Veterans Health (VA) implemented a homeless-tailored
primary care medical home model called the Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams …

Persons who are homeless, particularly those with mental health and/or substance use
disorders (MHSUDs), often do not access or receive continuous primary care services. In …