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April 15, 2008

Report: Health care is not ready for boomers

  • There aren't enough specialists in geriatric medicine to treat the 78 million baby boomers about to begin turning 65.
    • By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID
    AP Science Writer

    WASHINGTON — Millions of baby boomers are about to enter a health care system for seniors that not only isn't ready for them, but may even discourage them from getting quality care.

    “We face an impending crisis as the growing number of older patients, who are living longer with more complex health needs, increasingly outpaces the number of health care providers with the knowledge and skills to care for them capably,” said John W. Rowe, professor of health policy and management at Columbia University.


     
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