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Health care utilization following a homeless medical respite pilot program

Donna J. Biederman, Julia Gamble, Sally Wilson, Christian Douglas, Jacob Feigal

Public Health Nursing · 2019 · 34 citations · 17 references

Abstract

The medical respite pilot program was successful in guiding patients to community resources for more appropriate health care at a demonstrated cost savings. Participants also derived benefits in the form of improved housing and income.

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