Weighing Public and Private Options for Reforming Long-Term Care Financing: Findings From a National Survey of Specialists - Journal Abstract

Deficiencies in current LTC financing models are substantial. This article examines what characteristics predispose LTC specialists to weigh one approach, public or private, more than the other. Data are derived from a Web-based survey of 1,147 individuals with known or demonstrable experience with LTC, including consumer advocates, provider representatives, policy experts, and public officials.