As societies worldwide age due to declining birth rates and longer life expectancies, the looming reality of more adults over 65 than children under five by 2035 necessitates proactive preparation.
Top of mind for organizations looking to expand services for the aging population should be adaptation in service delivery to meet the complex needs of aging and medically complex consumers, strategies for adapting to Medicare funding, the impact of state master plans for aging, and updated public policies put in place to protect aging consumers moving throughout the health care system. In this session, attendees will explore key trends on national and local levels, their impact on traditional service providers, and strategies for organizations looking to expand services to fill this growing gap in care delivery.
Key takeaways from this session include:
- Gain a big picture understanding of how State Master Plans For Aging are influencing funding and access for aging services
- Explore critical factors that contribute to healthy aging and strategies for integrating these factors into service delivery for improved outcomes
- Examine how current market trends are creating new service line opportunities for health and human services organizations