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Health Policy Topics
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The Aging of America
Global Health
Health Workforce Shortages
Uninsured / Medically Underserved

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Health Policy Topics
Health care policy and issues can affect providers and the patients they serve at different levels and in many different ways, some critical. Staying on top of current health care concerns and legislative issues will help you become what this country desperately needs–informed, caring and socially conscious health care professionals who understand the issues and are willing to advocate for their patients. With your help, we can improve health care for all Americans…not just those who can afford it. To help you stay informed, we have listed websites that address health care policy topics. Please keep in mind that these are only some of the websites addressing some of the current issues. We encourage you to continue researching these and other health care-related topics on your own. Quick Links
Aging of America
Global health
Health workforce shortages
Uninsured/medically underserved
For links to resources on health issues related to diversity, health disparities and cultural competence, see Diversity Matters. To take action on these or other health care issues, see the “Service and Volunteerism” section of Humanism in Health Care. More Information
Academy Health
Ethics in Medicine – University of Washington School of Medicine
Health Affairs journal
Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law
National Center for Health Statistics – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Health Council
RAND Health
State Health Facts – Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
State Health Policy and Medicaid – Commonwealth Fund
Topics section – Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Washington Highlights – Association of American Medical Colleges
The Aging of America
Recent research indicates that between now and the year 2030, the number of people who are 55 or older in the United States will almost double while the number of those 65 and older will more than double. In the near future, there will be nearly 178 million older Americans, or over 41% of our total population.