MedCity News January 4, 2026
Just as health plans have learned to identify and intervene early with chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease, they can and should do the same for housing and other health-related social needs.
Maria had been living paycheck to paycheck for years, managing her type 2 diabetes as best she could. But when a stubborn infection turned into a serious complication – what the doctor at the ER called a “hyperglycemic crisis” – she found herself hospitalized for several weeks. Meanwhile, rent notices began to pile up outside her apartment door, and by the time she was discharged, her landlord had already started eviction proceedings. With no savings to cover moving costs, Maria began renting a storage unit for $100...
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