The Costs of Doing Nothing: What's at Stake Without Health Care Reform

The Costs of Doing Nothing What' s at Stake Without Health Care Reform

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There is a lot at stake without health care reform. This AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI) chart book highlights the costs of inaction on health care reform from the perspective of consumers, businesses, society, and the nation. It also provides AARP’s framework for health security. Charts and graphs illustrate the escalating costs of health care for individuals, employers, Medicare, and society as a whole. AARP’s framework includes options to: Build the infrastructure for expanded coverage Reform health care delivery Transform Medicare into a value purchaser Improve health status through healthy behaviors, health promotion, and public health Finance health and long-term care (31 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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