Business in Healthcare Associated with Homelessness People experiencing homelessness are often correlated with having health issues and eventually, these health concerns can also cause homelessness. The National Health Care for the Homeless Council estimated that 70% of Health Care for the Homeless clients do not have health insurance because of low incomes and insufficient resources for health services (National Coalition for the Homeless, 2012). Those individuals already experiencing homelessness are three to six times more likely to become ill because of the lack of good nutrition, good personal hygiene, and first aid that are essential to achieving optimal health. Housing provides consistency and these individuals with the opportunity
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Many homeless facilities that house these individuals also provide medical services on site. For example, Camillus House and Health provides medical assistance to those in need and their reimbursement occurs through the Federal Health Care Program authorized under the Public Health Services Act. Major hospitals may also form partnerships with homeless providers, which financially benefits both parties because funding for housing is less expensive as opposed to absorbing payments for medical care services (Parker, Regier, Brown, & Davis, 2014, p. 42). Another reimbursement method is through the fee-for-service, which provides payment to healthcare providers for each service they provide (Castro & Layman, p. 4). This is favorable for those that have health insurance because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA expanded coverage to millions of Americans who are uninsured and increased access to health insurance for the homeless and anyone in need of health services (Parker et al., p. …show more content…
Reform is going to require an affiliation or partnership mindset” (p. 63). Local businesses should become involved in their community to help bring an end to homelessness. Additionally, these businesses can also learn about what causes homelessness and how they can help to reduce it. Businesses have the opportunity to form partnerships with organizations that can assist the homeless by providing donations. The Cooperative Agreements to Benefit Homeless Individuals (CABHI) provides funding to help support and house the homeless population. Organizations like the CABHI with the support of community leaders can potentially bring homelessness to an end in society (Garrett, 2012, p.
Many homeless facilities that house these individuals also provide medical services on site. For example, Camillus House and Health provides medical assistance to those in need and their reimbursement occurs through the Federal Health Care Program authorized under the Public Health Services Act. Major hospitals may also form partnerships with homeless providers, which financially benefits both parties because funding for housing is less expensive as opposed to absorbing payments for medical care services (Parker, Regier, Brown, & Davis, 2014, p. 42). Another reimbursement method is through the fee-for-service, which provides payment to healthcare providers for each service they provide (Castro & Layman, p. 4). This is favorable for those that have health insurance because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA expanded coverage to millions of Americans who are uninsured and increased access to health insurance for the homeless and anyone in need of health services (Parker et al., p. …show more content…
Reform is going to require an affiliation or partnership mindset” (p. 63). Local businesses should become involved in their community to help bring an end to homelessness. Additionally, these businesses can also learn about what causes homelessness and how they can help to reduce it. Businesses have the opportunity to form partnerships with organizations that can assist the homeless by providing donations. The Cooperative Agreements to Benefit Homeless Individuals (CABHI) provides funding to help support and house the homeless population. Organizations like the CABHI with the support of community leaders can potentially bring homelessness to an end in society (Garrett, 2012, p.