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Estimating Cost Reductions Associated with the Community Support Program for People Experiencing Chronic Homelessness
Author:
Thomas Byrne, PhD; George Smart, LICSW
Year:
2017
Description:
A new study from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation and Pine Street Inn “demonstrates the importance of housing stability and case management as key determinants of health.” Estimating Cost Reductions Associated with the Community Support Program for People Experiencing Chronic Homelessness found that every dollar spent on flexible support services for chronically homeless individuals in permanent supportive housing saved $1.61-$2.43 in health care costs.