MedPage Today September 6, 2023
— Better care begins with a better understanding of age-related changes
People today are living longer than ever before, and the proportion of older adults in the population is increasing. By 2040, people ages 65 and older are expected to make up 22% of the U.S. population. In light of this trend, how can America’s healthcare system evolve to better meet the unique needs and preferences of older adults?
It’s a question that health leaders need to be asking themselves now, especially amid mounting worker shortages. In 2019, the U.S. faced a shortage of nearly 14,000 primary care physicians, who provide the bulk of the care to older adults. That gap is expected to grow to as many as 48,000...
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