Does Addressing Homeless Crisis Make Economic Sense? Dr. Margot Kushel

Does Addressing Homeless Crisis Make Economic Sense? Dr. Margot Kushel - Quick Clip

May 6, 2019 · 1m 9s

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In the United States, a lot is spent on the homeless for healthcare, the criminal justice system, non-profit support and others programs. Many suggest it’s cheaper to house a homeless...

In the United States, a lot is spent on the homeless for healthcare, the criminal justice system, non-profit support and others programs. Many suggest it’s cheaper to house a homeless person than to pay for those programs. Dr. Margot Kushel, from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center and the Director of the UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations, on addressing the homeless crisis, "It’s not only the right thing to do, it’s the economically sound thing to do.”

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