Hospitalization Costs Associated with Homelessness in New York City

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Authors

Sharon A. Salit · New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

Evelyn M. Kuhn · Medical College of Wisconsin

Jade M. Vu · New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

Andrew L. Mosso · New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

Abstract

Homelessness is associated with substantial excess costs per hospital stay in New York City. Decisions to fund housing and supportive services for the homeless should take into account the potential of these services to reduce the high costs of hospitalization in this population.

Topics & Keywords

Homelessness and Social Issues Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Emergency and Acute Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 338, Issue 24, pp. 1734-1740

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199806113382406

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