MRT Supportive Housing Evaluation: Utilization Report 1

Authors

Sandra McGinnis, University at Albany, State University of New York
Lauren Polvere, University at Albany, State University of New York
Devin Smith, University at Albany, State University of New York
Diane Dewar, University at Albany, State University of New York

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

5-2017

Abstract

The current study examines clinical and Medicaid health service utilization outcomes for enrollees in the Medicaid Redesign Team Supportive Housing programs. Specifically, this report documents the Medicaid health service utilization incurred by supportive housing participants over the 12 months prior to their enrollment (the pre-period) and the 12 months after enrollment (the post-period). The analysis measures utilization changes pre- and post-supportive housing enrollment in the context of inpatient care and emergency department visits, including those for mental health and substance abuse, as well as changes in outpatient mental health and substance abuse services. Participant demographic and clinical characteristics are also analyzed. Utilization characteristics are analyzed for the MRT-SH programs overall, as well as by program. Further analyses are provided for the key diagnostic groups served by the MRT-SH programs, which include individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorders (SUD), HIV, and chronic conditions. An accompanying report covers Medicaid spending, program descriptions, and eligibility requirements.

Recommended Citation

McGinnis, Sandra; Polvere, Lauren; Smith, Devin; and Dewar, Diane, "MRT Supportive Housing Evaluation: Utilization Report 1" (2017). Health and Healthcare Services Reports and Research Briefs. 2.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/chsr-hhs-reports-and-briefs/2