Health Policy for the Elderly.

Wallace, Steven P.; Estes, Carroll L.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Health Policy for the Elderly.

Wallace, Steven P.; Estes, Carroll L.

Society, v26 n6 p66-75 Sep-Oct 1989

Analyzes demographic and health trends during the Reagan years. Describes the current nature of health care, federal role, effects of the fiscal crisis on health policy, and repercussions of deregulation of the health-care industry. Presents issues that need to be addressed to prevent severe fragmentation of health care. (MW)

Descriptors: Federal Government, Federal Regulation, Government Role, Health Care Costs, Health Needs, Health Services, Medical Services, Older Adults, Public Policy, Quality of Life, Social Problems, Social Services

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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