Topic: Homelessness Solutions

Homelessness is a complex social challenge. Of all the affected populations – veterans, families, or the cognitively impaired – youth homelessness is among the most far-reaching and expensive. “Family and […]

With the ER the most expensive point-of-entry into the healthcare system, hospitals are pursuing a better way to manage chronically ill and homeless patients. From Baltimore to Denver to Sacramento, […]

This summer, the Department of Human and Human Resources (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released its third in a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to sharing disclose […]

On April 19, 2019 the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) made available the new HMIS Data Standards that are intended to go into effect on October […]

Youth homelessness is an overwhelming national problem, but it doesn’t have to mean hopelessness. Throughout the nation are organizations and communities providing recognition, resources, technology, and opportunities to help youth […]

One of the biggest challenges of providing health and human services to any population is finding ways to efficiently connect individuals with the services they require. Over the last half […]

By 2050, the urban population of the world is expected to double with its associated benefits and risks. This population growth will place even more importance on addressing the social […]

Many communities and local homeless (CoC) are joining forces with health providers and FQHC to connect HMIS to primary care and other providers.

According to the Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing, we are in the midst of a national public health crisis for young adult wellness and mental health support. […]

Patient privacy and empowerment were at the heart of recent efforts to modernize substance abuse treatment regulations last updated in 1987. The rules commonly referred to as “Part 2” were […]