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Health Care Opinion Leaders' Views on the Future of Long-Term Care

07/21/2008 | Requests *

Summary

Health care experts from diverse fields give their opinions in this survey. The 196 leaders identified the most pressing long-term care (LTC) issues as development of the workforce, improving quality, and securing financing. 76% believe policymakers must urgently deal with the challenge of forming a sufficient supply of home and community-based services. Other themes dealt with include insurance, financial responsibility, a Medicare LTC benefit, and regulatory action.

Author

Doty Ph.D., Michelle; Koren M.D. M.P.H., Mary Jane; Davis Ph.D., Karen

Available Files

Data Brief PDF (1,106K, 12 pages)
Data Tables PDF (446K, 11 pages)
Chartpack PowerPoint (285K, 9 pages)

Keywords

Caregiving; insurance; health care; healthcare

Topic

Aging Issues, Financing HCBS, Long-Term Care, Quality, Sustainability, Workforce/Direct Care

Type/Tool

Data, Reports

Source

Commonwealth Fund

State

All States/Territories

Date Created

08/12/2008

Contact

Michelle McEvoy Doty

mmd@cmwf.org

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2325

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