Examining how eviction policies during COVID-19 affected healthcare use and costs
Evaluating the impact of U.S. eviction moratoria on acute care use and costs
This study looks at how the temporary rules that stopped evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic affected healthcare use and costs, especially for veterans, to see if having a stable home helped keep people healthier and reduce the need for emergency care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10873299 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of eviction moratoria implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare utilization and expenses. It aims to understand how these policies may have reduced the need for acute care services and homelessness programs. By analyzing data from over 10 million patients in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system, the study will explore the relationship between housing stability and health outcomes. The findings could inform future policies to address evictions as a critical social determinant of health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have experienced housing instability or eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not a fit: Patients who have not faced eviction or housing instability during the COVID-19 pandemic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved policies that reduce healthcare costs and homelessness by addressing eviction as a health issue.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that housing stability significantly impacts health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tsai, Jack — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Tsai, Jack
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.