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Now More Than Ever: Why Housing is Health Care
We’re Past the Talking Phase We’ve been talking about the connection between housing and health for years. But lately, I’ve stopped framing…
Motivational Interviewing: A Ground-Level Approach to Housing Stability
Housing instability isn’t just a matter of eligibility or paperwork. For individuals navigating trauma, disrupted support systems, or long-term disconnection from care,…
Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH)
In the middle of heated debates about how to fix America’s housing crisis, one type of housing keeps things quietly running in…
Success in Housing Programs Isn’t All or Nothing
A lot of health plans today are exploring or already investing in housing programs. That’s a good thing. But there’s a problem…
Flex Funds: A Quiet but Powerful Tool for Housing Stability in Medicaid
Imagine a mother of two living in a hotel, just $800 short of moving into a safe apartment. The housing is lined…
Reframing the Story: How Narrative Therapy Supports Member Housing Stability
When a member lacks stable housing, the problem is rarely just about finding shelter. Behind the barriers to housing missed appointments, dropped…
Health Plans Aren’t Built to Be Landlords. That’s Okay.
If you’ve been anywhere near the Medicaid or Medicare world lately, you’ve probably had the same conversation I have every week. It…
Upside Member Housing Plan: Practical Solutions for Housing Stability
The Upside Member Housing Plan is a structured roadmap that guides members toward safe, stable housing while providing health plan partners with…
How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Supports Housing Stability in Complex Member Populations
For individuals experiencing housing instability—particularly those managing behavioral health or substance use challenges—the journey to secure housing can feel overwhelming. It’s not…
Why Your Housing Programs Haven’t Worked
For years, health plans have acknowledged that housing instability plays a major role in poor health outcomes and increased costs. But despite…
Stages of Change Model: A Proven Path to Housing Stability
At Upside, we help members navigate the complex journey to housing stability. Using the Stages of Change Model, we meet members where…
Oxford House: A Peer-Driven Step Toward Housing Stability and Why It Matters in Recovery
When someone is rebuilding their life after addiction, stable housing is more than a roof. It’s a reset button. For members in…
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