Homelessness is a Healthcare Issue: New Medical Group Will Treat Southern California Homeless Seniors
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Thursday, July 8, 2021
The new medical group will serve SCAN Health Plan members as well as members of other health plans.
Key Points:
- The new medical group will serve SCAN Health Plan members as well as members of other health plans.
- Homelessness among older adults is a healthcare tragedy unfolding on the streets of our communities every night, said Dr. Sachin Jain, president and CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan.
- Oftentimes, healthcare problems cause homelessness and homelessness can exacerbate healthcare problems and make it harder for people to get back on their feet.
- In a recent article in Forbes , Dr. Jain defined homelessness as a healthcare problem and laid out his vision for a new medical group dedicated to providing comprehensive care to homeless adults.