Does Addressing Homeless Crisis Make Economic Sense? Dr. Margot Kushel - Quick Clip

Published: May 6, 2019, 6:11 p.m.

b'In the United States, a lot is spent on the homeless for healthcare, the criminal justice system, non-profit support and others programs. Many suggest it\\u2019s cheaper to house a homeless person than to pay for those programs. Dr. Margot Kushel, from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center and the Director of the UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations, on addressing the homeless crisis, "It\\u2019s not only the right thing to do, it\\u2019s the economically sound thing to do.\\u201d'