Housing instead of healthcare
2018-01-08 19:41:53.369689+01 by Dan Lyke 0 comments
WBEZ News Homeless Patients Get Novel Treatment From Chicago Hospitals: Housing:
The pilot’s overall results are in, and the hospital thinks the program is worth continuing. Health care costs per patient housed dropped 18 percent on average each month, according to the hospital. The University of Illinois Hospital will expand the program to house 25 additional homeless patients. And at least three other Chicago hospitals are launching or recently launched similar programs.