A new medical group in California is dedicated to providing healthcare to homeless individuals, known as street medicine. Healthcare in Action is led by Sachin Jain and aims to capture government funding to address the health issues that cause and are exacerbated by homelessness. Street medicine providers, previously reliant on charity, are now eligible for Medicaid reimbursements. However, concerns exist about the corporatization of street medicine and the potential impact on the movement’s social justice values. In California, Healthcare in Action is seeing success in generating revenue through Medicaid and other sources while providing essential services to homeless populations.
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The Rapidly Evolving Field of Street Medicine
