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High Cost of Health Care for Seniors: Challenges and Solutions
Health care costs today continue to skyrocket, with the chronically ill and aging population serving as the biggest drivers of costs. Adults age 65+ engage in the highest level of health care spending among all age groups, with the majority of Medicare dollars spent on the treatment of chronic disease. The current health system does not sufficiently meet older adults' needs.
But what if preventive care, combined with information, electronic records and a health plan that focused on preventive health were available? Would there be better outcomes and reduced costs?
BY:
Erickson Health
www.ericksonhealth.com
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But what if preventive care, combined with information, electronic records and a health plan that focused on preventive health were available? Would there be better outcomes and reduced costs?
BY:
Erickson Health
www.ericksonhealth.com
(PDF format - click here to download the latest version of acrobat reader)
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