After pushing for nursing homes to make the information public, AARP is now using data on nursing home COVID-19 infections and deaths to create a dashboard showing how the virus is impacting residents and staff. Updated every four weeks, the tool—developed by Public Policy Institute Director Susan Reinhard and Senior Methods Advisor Ari Houser— identifies needs and targets solutions.
A landmark report offers a roadmap for improving patient safety, and family caregivers are a key component of that roadmap. That’s indicative of the greater understanding of the crucial role family caregivers play, right alongside health care professionals, as members of the care team.
California has taken a step to provide better access to care to its 39 million residents. A new law will lift restrictions on most of the state’s nurse practitioners when it comes to physician oversight requirements, giving Californians far more options for care.
Nearly one in three American workers ages 50+ (women more than men) are considered essential workers, with jobs in sectors such as health care, retail, and transportation. And with age and occupation combining as risk factors, they’re more vulnerable to COVID-19.
An aging workforce will not only influence labor force participation but also the growth of industries and occupations. Six out of ten new jobs will be related to health care in the coming decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
To slow cost growth and improve care quality, Medicare has been testing a number of new ways to pay for and provide health care. A recent AARP Public Policy Institute report examines seven such innovative programs.
