Exploring how homelessness and supportive housing affect healthcare access for Medicaid adults
The Role of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in Healthcare Disparities among Adults in Medicaid
This study looks at how being homeless affects access to important health services for adults on Medicaid, especially focusing on differences among racial and ethnic groups, and it explores whether supportive housing programs can help improve healthcare access for those in need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11046687 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of homelessness on access to essential health services among adults enrolled in Medicaid, particularly focusing on racial and ethnic disparities. It aims to quantify how homelessness contributes to gaps in healthcare utilization and whether supportive housing programs can help bridge these gaps. By analyzing a decade's worth of data from New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the study employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issue. The findings could inform policies and strategies to improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are homeless adults enrolled in Medicaid, especially those from African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and rural backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not homeless or do not qualify for Medicaid may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and outcomes for homeless individuals, particularly among minority and rural populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that supportive housing can improve health outcomes for homeless populations, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cantor, Joel C — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Cantor, Joel C
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.