Adidas commercial created by 26-year-old student filmmaker, Eugen Merher.

HHS Secretary Alex Azar on Wednesday said Medicaid may soon allow hospitals and health systems to directly pay for housing, healthy food or other solutions for the “whole person.”

Despite programs to end homelessness, it remains a substantial and growing problem in many cities in the United States.

The supportive housing model recognizes the inherent dignity in all people. Low-income tenants and people with mental health conditions who were formerly homeless are offered an affordable apartment combined with voluntary supports and services that can help increase self-determination.