Discussion - Healthcare Management and Costs

Discussion Question

 Healthcare Management and Costs

1. Watch this video on Healthcare Management and the Aging Population. 

2. After reading the questions below, watch the video: SAGE Video using this link: 

https://sk-sagepub-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/video/healthcare-management-and-the-aging-population 

The video describes a state pilot program to study the advantages of aging in place, as opposed to moving to a nursing home. 

3. Discuss this topic by responding to the prompts below:

• What resources are needed to enable seniors to successfully age in place at home?
• How does an "aging in place" model save costs for patients, payers, and government programs for seniors?
• Identify two potential risks of implementing this pilot program across the state.