• Author: Alec B. Chapman
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Health care outcomes of homelessness prevention programs in Veterans experiencing housing instability

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Homelessness is associated with negative health outcomes and increased health care costs. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Supportive …

The effect of a Veterans Affairs rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention program on long-term housing instability

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of enrolling in Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) on short- and long-term housing outcomes among Veterans experiencing …

Cost-effectiveness of temporary financial assistance for Veterans experiencing housing instability

Abstract: Importance: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) partners with community organizations (grantees) across the US to provide temporary financial assistance (TFA) to …

Diagnostic discordance, uncertainty, and treatment ambiguity in community-acquired pneumonia: A national cohort study of 115 U.S. Veterans Affairs hospitals

Abstract: Background: Evidence-based practice in community-acquired pneumonia often assumes an accurate initial diagnosis. Objective: To examine the evolution of pneumonia …

Using natural language processing to study homelessness longitudinally with electronic health record data subject to irregular observations

Abstract: The Electronic Health Record (EHR) contains information about social determinants of health (SDoH) such as homelessness. Much of this information is contained in clinical …