Abstract
Emergency departments (EDs) function as a safety net for vulnerable populations who lack reliable access to health care, including those who face housing insecurity and who lack or possess limited insurance. These groups commonly utilize emergency care for low acuity conditions including asthma, pneumonia, cellulitis, and urinary tract infections, which can be treated with short courses of steroids or antibiotics, respectively. However, vulnerable patients face multiple barriers to filling prescriptions including cost, transportation and wait times at the pharmacy.
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