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Study finds NYC tenant right-to-counsel program linked to fewer ED visits in high-risk neighborhoods

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Briefings

A 2026 study suggests that NYC's tenant right-to-counsel program may reduce emergency department visits in high-risk neighborhoods by preventing evictions. The study found a negative association between eviction and ED visits, though it did not establish a causal link or quantify the reduction in ED use.

Key points

• The study examined whether the NYC tenant right-to-counsel program reduces emergency department visits in high-risk neighborhoods.
• The study found that residential evictions are associated with adverse health outcomes, particularly among low-income populations.

Context

This research addresses a gap in understanding if eviction prevention interventions improve health outcomes beyond just reducing homelessness.

Limitations

The study did not establish a causal link between the program and reduced ED visits. It also did not quantify the reduction in ED use or specify the exact number of evictions prevented.

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