A study by Northwestern Medicine demonstrates that analyzing electronic health record data for changes in residential addresses could effectively identify patients experiencing homelessness. With around 770,000 homeless individuals in the U.S. in 2024—an 18% increase—there is a pressing need for better screening methods in healthcare. Researchers analyzed data from about one million patients over six years, highlighting how housing instability affects health outcomes. The findings emphasize integrating existing EHR data to proactively address and prevent homelessness-related healthcare challenges.
The study indicates that analyzing electronic health record data for residential address changes can effectively identify patients at risk of homelessness.
Approximately 770,000 individuals experienced homelessness in 2024, highlighting a significant public health crisis that needs addressing through innovative healthcare methods.
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