Differential Impact of the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program on Veterans Affairs Healthcare Utilization and Costs among Rural and Urban Veterans Experiencing Housing Instability

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Presents a study examining differences in the impact of the VA's Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program on both healthcare utilization and costs for rural and urban veterans experiencing housing instability. Breaks down data by inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department utilization and costs for rural and urban, and SSVF and non-SSVF cohorts.

Minkyoung Yoo, Alec B. Chapman, Ying Suo, et al.

Journal of Rural Health, 42(2), e70167

05/2026

Access · Emergency department and urgent care services · Housing and homelessness · Inpatient care · Outpatient care · Population health · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Veterans