RN Nursing · Leadership and Management in Nursing · Practice question
What are effective policy interventions to mitigate healthcare disparities for aging populations in urban settings? (Select all that apply.)
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Expansion of Medicaid-managed care for low-income elderly
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Investing in community elder care programs focusing on wellness
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Removing subsidies for urban health centers
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Creating policies incentivizing urban access to geriatric specialists
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Mandating improved housing and safety measures for urban elderly
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Eliminating funding for preventive care efforts
Answer & explanation
Correct: Expansion of Medicaid-managed care for low-income elderly · Investing in community elder care programs focusing on wellness · Creating policies incentivizing urban access to geriatric specialists · Mandating improved housing and safety measures for urban elderly
Mitigating healthcare disparities for aging populations in urban settings requires policies that expand access, support wellness, and address social determinants of health. Expansion of Medicaid-managed care for low-income elderly directly improves insurance coverage for a population that often cannot afford private insurance, reducing financial barriers to care. Investing in community elder care programs focusing on wellness promotes preventive health strategies that keep older adults healthier and reduce costly acute care admissions. Creating policies that incentivize urban access to geriatric specialists helps ensure that elderly patients receive expert, age-appropriate care rather than general adult medicine that may overlook geriatric syndromes. Mandating improved housing and safety measures for urban elderly addresses critical social determinants such as fall risk, environmental hazards, and social isolation that disproportionately affect older adults in urban environments. Removing subsidies for urban health centers would reduce access to care for low-income elderly, which contradicts the goal of reducing disparities. Eliminating funding for preventive care efforts would increase long-term morbidity and mortality in aging populations by removing early detection and health maintenance services. Effective policy must be comprehensive and equity-focused.
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