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In 1988 , federal and state governments spent abou $ 7 billion on in - home services - about 37 percen through Medicare , 47 percent through Medicaid , and 16 percent through federal grant or state - funded pro grams .
In 1988 , federal and state governments spent abou $ 7 billion on in - home services - about 37 percen through Medicare , 47 percent through Medicaid , and 16 percent through federal grant or state - funded pro grams .
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Among elderly people with at least $ 3,000 in out - of - pocket spending annually , 83 percent of that spending goes for nursing home care . This fact reflects not only the absence until recently of private long - term care insurance ...
Among elderly people with at least $ 3,000 in out - of - pocket spending annually , 83 percent of that spending goes for nursing home care . This fact reflects not only the absence until recently of private long - term care insurance ...
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Table 1-1 Nonelderly Uninsured Persons , by Age , Sex , and Race / Ethnicity , 1987 Number of Uninsured Persons Percentage of All Uninsured ( in millions ) Uninsured as Percentage of Persons in Group 14.7 Age of individual : Less than ...
Table 1-1 Nonelderly Uninsured Persons , by Age , Sex , and Race / Ethnicity , 1987 Number of Uninsured Persons Percentage of All Uninsured ( in millions ) Uninsured as Percentage of Persons in Group 14.7 Age of individual : Less than ...
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( In Millions ) Number Percent Unin- sured of Total 14.4 45.7 Full - time workers 11.7 37.1 Part - time workers . ... Just over half ( 52 percent ) of these people were underinsured in 1984.6 Three major features of insurance plans ...
( In Millions ) Number Percent Unin- sured of Total 14.4 45.7 Full - time workers 11.7 37.1 Part - time workers . ... Just over half ( 52 percent ) of these people were underinsured in 1984.6 Three major features of insurance plans ...
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And about 2 percent of plans set maximum benefit limits per year or per illness instead of lifetime limits ; these plans leave enrollees even more exposed to cata- strophic loss . Although this discussion focuses on the population under ...
And about 2 percent of plans set maximum benefit limits per year or per illness instead of lifetime limits ; these plans leave enrollees even more exposed to cata- strophic loss . Although this discussion focuses on the population under ...
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Page 39 - First, the private interest that will be affected by the official action; second, the risk of an erroneous deprivation of such interest through the procedures used, and the probable value, if any, of additional or substitute procedural safeguards; and finally, the Government's interest, including the function involved and the fiscal and administrative burdens that the additional or substitute procedural requirement would entail.
Page 151 - An attention to health then, should take place of every other object. The time necessary to secure this by active exercises, should be devoted to it, in preference to every other pursuit. I know the difficulty with which a studious man tears himself from his studies, at any given moment of the day. But his happiness, and that of his family, depend on it. The most uninformed mind with a healthy body, is happier than the wisest valetudinarian.
Page 39 - It is a structured, comprehensive program that provides a variety of health, social, and related support services in a protective setting during any part of a day but less than 24-hour care.
Page 288 - OTA estimated that for every low birthweight birth averted by earlier or more frequent prenatal care, the US health care system saves between $14,000 and $30,000 in newborn hospitalization, rehospitalization in the first year, and long-term health care costs associated with low birthweight (see table 1-2).
Page 77 - ... savings achieved elsewhere in the federal budget, the Commission is committed to raising whatever additional revenues are necessary. B. In considering what revenue options to adopt, the Commission recommends that the choice be guided by the following three criteria: 1. The final tax package ought to be progressive, requiring a higher contribution from those most able to bear increased tax burdens. That is, families with higher incomes would be asked to contribute a greater share of their incomes...
Page 69 - ... move aggressively to contain costs and mitigate human suffering by funding a research and development program aimed at preventing, delaying and dealing with long-term illnesses and disabilities. This effort should include research on outcome measures and national practice guidelines in long-term care. That effort should move toward a funding level of $1 billion annually and should do the following: * Explore how to reduce "the risk for certain physical and mental disorders (eg, Alzheimer's disease,...
Page 93 - Perhaps even the medical profession, disenchanted with the private corporations and the competitive market will some day be leading the campaign for a publicly financed alternative." • The bureaucracy is ready. Conclusions It remains to be seen how much of a dent the United States Bipartisan Commission on Comprehensive Health Care will make in solving this massive problem. Perhaps, more correctly...
Page 60 - All but the poorest should contribute to the costs of their care. Building a Long-Term Care System Based on these principles, the Commission recommends developing an integrated public program that would meet the diverse needs of severely disabled people and support private insurance for those seeking broader protection. The blueprint has nine parts. 1. The Commission recommends social insurance for home and community-based care and for the first three months of nursing home care, for all Americans,...
Page 10 - ... should hold hearings on the malpractice issue. The Prospective Payment Assessment Commission and the Physician Payment Review Commission will be directed to review costs under the new program. The cost containment commission described below will convene experts, providers, lawyers and consumers to study and conduct demonstration projects related to medical malpractice reform in order to make recommendations to Congress on actions to be taken on the federal level . Cost Containment Initiatives...
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| Title | A Call for Action: Supplement to the Final Report Volumes 101-115 of S. prt |
| Author | United States. Congress. Pepper Commission |
| Publisher | U.S. Government Printing Office, 1990 |
| Length | 241 pages |
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