Health Care Policy
Experts only! Scholarly responses are required.
*Please answer each question individually and accurately. Must cite any and all references in APA format. Label each solution with the corresponding question. Copy and pasted solutions will NOT be accepted. Minimum 2-3 quality paragraphs per question
Part A: The Baby Boomers - Are We Ready?
1. Let's start this week's discussion with identifying who makes up the baby boomer generation. Please research and post statistics about the baby boomer generation. (Remember to post your sources!)
2. There are a lot of boomers and they are getting older. What does that mean for everybody else? How does this big population of old boomers affect other age groups?
3. Are the boomers socially, culturally, or philosophically different from younger generations? Is this affecting election outcomes and public policies?
Part B: The Future of Long-Term Care
1. Let's start by reviewing the financial picture of the long-term care (LTC) industry. Who are the main payers? What are some of the main financial challenges that the industry is facing?
2. How much long-term care can Medicare patients get? How much can Medicaid patients get in your state? (Illinois)
3. How often can the elderly live in their childrens' homes and get care from family members? How has that trend changed over the past fifty years and why has it changed?