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See Latest ArticlesCare for the elderly may become more financially viable
American Medical News , 05/26/09
Elliott VS - Payment increases have been mentioned in U.S. Senate Finance Committee health reform discussions as a possible solution to the shortage of primary care physicians-something that could make primary geriatric care more attractive. There also is a growing need for geriatric medical care. According to projections from the U.S. Census Bureau, the population ages 65 to 84 is expected to grow 114% from 30.8 million in 2000 to 65.8 million in 2050.
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