What does this research mean for the field?

Permanent supportive housing (PSH) obtained through HUD-VASH significantly decreases the probability of cardiovascular disease (CVD) related emergency department visits or hospitalizations among Veterans experiencing homelessness. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to evaluate the effects of permanent supportive housing on cardiovascular outcomes among veterans experiencing homelessness.

March 8, 2026Journal of General Internal Medicine0 citationsOpen Access

Permanent Supportive Housing and Cardiovascular Outcomes Among Veterans Experiencing Homelessness: A Difference-in-Differences Analysis

SKSameed Ahmed M. Khatana JWJingyi Wu PGPeter W. Groeneveld

Key Points

This research aims to evaluate the effects of permanent supportive housing on cardiovascular outcomes among veterans experiencing homelessness.
Utilized a difference-in-differences analysis approach.
Focused on veterans enrolled in the HUD-VASH program.
Examined cardiovascular-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
Significant decrease in the probability of cardiovascular-related emergency department visits.
Reduction in hospitalizations for chronic cardiovascular diseases among veterans experiencing homelessness.

Abstract

Obtaining PSH through HUD-VASH was associated with a significant decrease in the probability of CVD related ED visits or hospitalizations among Veterans with chronic CVD experiencing homelessness.

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