About this episode

This episode explores the U.S. healthcare system as viewed through the experiences of older adults.

This episode explores the U.S. healthcare system as viewed through the experiences of older adults, drawing from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America data. The discussion highlights how older adults rely heavily on the healthcare system due to chronic conditions and ongoing care needs, while often navigating challenges such as affordability concerns, complex insurance coverage, and fragmented care. It also examines how these experiences reveal gaps in access, care coor...

Topics covered

• healthcare system
• older adults
• chronic conditions
• affordability
• insurance coverage
• access to care

Keywords

• healthcare
• older adults
• chronic conditions
• affordability
• insurance
• access to care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America

Places: U.S.

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