Hawaii State Senator Says Homelessness Is Medical Condition, Prescription Is Housing

Hawaii State Senator Says Homelessness Is Medical Condition, Prescription Is Housing (WBUR)

Hawaii tops the nation when it comes to homelessness, with a rate of more than 50 per 10,000 residents living on the streets, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Now, a state senator who is also a physician is proposing a novel solution.

Josh Green (@senjoshgreen) introduced a bill last week that would classify homelessness as a medical condition, enabling physicians to prescribe housing. He says it will save money and lives, and joins Here & Now's Robin Young to discuss the proposal.