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    • Gerontology
    • Health Services Research
    • Public Health Policy

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    • Increasing prevalence of disabilities in the elderly population necessitates improved service delivery and financing.
    • Existing evidence-based reforms for elder care are not widely implemented.
    • A gap exists in comprehensive, coordinated care for disabled older adults.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a community-anchored reform model for elder care services.
    • To advocate for a new organizational entity to manage and improve elder care.
    • To explore sustainable financing mechanisms for enhanced elder care.

    Main Methods:

    • The essay proposes a conceptual model for community-based elder care reform.
    • It emphasizes data utilization and public input for priority setting and strategy testing.
    • It suggests a new organizational entity responsible for performance measurement and improvement.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed "MediCaring Community" model integrates patient-directed planning, home-based services, and support networks.
    • It aims to improve quality, reliability, and efficiency in elder care.
    • Potential financing includes local taxes or Medicare savings.

    Conclusions:

    • Community-based organizational structures are crucial for effective elder care reform.
    • A dedicated entity can drive performance measurement and implement evidence-based improvements.
    • The MediCaring Community model offers a scalable approach to address the complex needs of disabled elders.