Article Publication Date:
7/21/2008
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.
Topics:
Quality
Sources:
Commonwealth Fund
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
insurance; health care; healthcare
Contact
Michelle McEvoy Doty
mmd@cmwf.org
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51660