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A current and growing problem...access to long-term care services.

R D Hester

    Urban Health
    |June 10, 1983
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    Medicare and Medicaid programs significantly improved healthcare access for seniors. This report examines reforming the current long-term care "non-system" to ensure continued quality medical care for the aged.

    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Policy
    • Gerontology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Established in 1965, Medicare and Medicaid aimed to improve healthcare access for the elderly.
    • These programs have provided essential medical services to Americans lacking affordable options for nearly 18 years.
    • Despite their impact, challenges remain in delivering comprehensive care to the aging population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the current landscape of long-term care services for the aged.
    • To identify areas for reform within the existing healthcare framework.
    • To propose strategies for enhancing the quality of medical care for older adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Policy analysis of Medicare and Medicaid.
    • Review of existing long-term care service structures.

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  • Assessment of healthcare access and quality for the elderly.

    • Main Results:

    • Medicare and Medicaid have demonstrably increased access to quality healthcare for seniors.
    • The current long-term care system is fragmented and requires significant reform.
    • Reforms are necessary to ensure sustained quality medical care for the aging population.

    Conclusions:

    • The foundational goals of Medicare and Medicaid in improving elderly healthcare have been largely met.
    • The existing long-term care "non-system" presents significant barriers to quality care.
    • Strategic reforms are crucial to adapt and improve long-term care services for the future needs of the aged.