Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program: Shaping a Healthy Future for Older Americans

• Autores: Harold Alan Pincus, Kathleen M. Pike, Brigitta Spaeth Rublee, Lynn Elinson
• Localización: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, ISSN 0002-8614, Vol. 65, Nº. 9, 1, 2017, págs. 2088-2093
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Abstract As the size of the elderly population increases, so do the challenges of and barriers to high-quality, affordable health care. The Health and Aging Policy Fellows (HAPF) Program is designed to provide health and aging professionals with the skills and experience to help lead the effort in reducing these barriers and shaping a healthy and productive future for older Americans. Since its inception in 2008, the program has affected not only the fellows who participate, but also the field of health and aging policy. Work needs to be done to sustain this program so that more fellows can participate and sound policies for the elderly population can continue to be shaped and improved. This report describes the HAPF Program, including its background (rationale, description, partners, progress, effect), lessons learned, challenges and solutions, and policy implications.