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Healthcare Reform and the Elderly
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Expansion of Medicare
Increase in coverage for preventive services, reduction in prescription drug costs.
Long-Term Care Options
More support for home- and community-based services, fewer unnecessary institutionalizations.
Medicaid Expansion
Wider eligibility, increased federal funding, potentially more enrollees in need of elder care services.
Anti-Age Discrimination
Strengthening laws against age discrimination in health care services.
Investment in Workforce
Training more healthcare providers specialized in geriatrics.
Caregiver Support
More resources and support systems established for caregivers.
Medicare Payment Reform
Shift from fee-for-service to value-based models affects elder care reimbursement.
Pre-existing Condition Coverage
Elimination of discrimination based on pre-existing conditions.
Streamlining Healthcare Delivery
Promotion of coordinated and integrated care systems.
Incentives for Preventive Care
Enhanced incentives for providers to offer preventive services to the elderly.
Fraud and Abuse Reduction
Increased efforts to reduce fraud and abuse within Medicare and Medicaid.
Technology and e-Health
Integration of technology to improve elder care, like electronic health records.
Improving End-of-Life Care
Focusing on quality and compassionate care for those in the final stages of life.
Healthcare Decision-Making Rights
Legal empowerment for seniors to make their own healthcare decisions.
Access to Specialty Care
Improved access to specialists for conditions disproportionately affecting the elderly.
Transition of Care Policies
Policies to manage transitions between care settings more efficiently.
Patient Rights and Safety
Enhanced patient rights and safety measures for elderly in healthcare systems.
Costs of Elder Care
Efforts to control and reduce the rising costs associated with elder care.
Healthcare Literacy Programs
Programs designed to educate seniors about their health care options and rights.
Eligibility and Enrollment Simplification
Measures to simplify the process of enrolling in Medicare and Medicaid.
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