Presented at the American Society on Aging (ASA) 2019 Aging in America conference on Wednesday, April 17 With increased recognition of the impact of social determinants on health, there is a growing demand for person-centered care that seamlessly links clinical care and community supports to better address senior patients’ needs. As part of a collaborative… Read more »
Topics Covered 01) The financial and physical toll of healthcare cost in America 02) Americans’ angst over increasing cost and its effects 03) The great disconnect: Americans’ perceptions of quality 04) The future looks bleak unless things change
Overview: Our nation is challenged to provide appropriate and comprehensive healthcare for older Americans, whose ranks are growing daily. Access to high-quality, coordinated health and support services can help them successfully age in place. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE®) is the gold standard of person-centered, integrated care that enables Medicare… Read more »
Overview: The Emergency Department (ED) is often the point of entry for seniors into the healthcare system and plays a unique role in setting the trajectory of care for this rapidly growing and often vulnerable segment of the population. ED visits by older adults increased 24.5% from 2001 to 2009, and annually there is nearly… Read more »
In this ACEP Frontline podcast, host Dr. Ryan Stanton and his guests, Drs. Ula Hwang, Michael Malone, and Kevin Biese, wrap up a three-part series on the Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) program. “How does your institution become a GED?” presents how your ED can become more geriatric-focused, expert advice and pearls, and available resources… Read more »
