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Partnership for Solutions Better Lives for People with Chronic Conditions. Gerard F. Anderson, PhD. Challenges. Low awareness Not on the policy agenda Issue lacks focus and needs framework for solutions. Perceptions of Americans. Experience personally Believe government should do more
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Partnership for SolutionsBetter Lives for People with Chronic Conditions Gerard F. Anderson, PhD
Challenges • Low awareness • Not on the policy agenda • Issue lacks focus and needs framework for solutions
Perceptions of Americans • Experience personally • Believe government should do more • Willing to pay higher taxes to correct problem • Affects all ages, ethnic and income groups
Prevalence of Chronic Conditions 157 M 125 M
Direct Costs $1.07 Trillion $510 Billion
Multiple Chronic Conditions 81 Million 60 Million
Out-of-Pocket Costs >3 Chronic Conditions 2ChronicConditions 1 ChronicCondition None
Annual Costs Chronic Illness, Disability and Functional Limitation Chronic Illness and Disability Chronic Illness None
Partnership for Solutions Better Lives for People with Chronic Conditions
Different Conditions Common Problems Common Solutions
Consortium Partners Different Conditions Common Problems Common Solutions Partnership for Solutions
Specific Policy Initiatives Needs of Those with Chronic Conditions Health Insurance Coverage Payment Policy Government Programs
Specific Policy Initiatives Needs of Those with Chronic Conditions Health Insurance Coverage Government Programs Payment Policy
Specific Policy Initiatives Needs of Those with Chronic Conditions Government Programs Health Insurance Coverage Payment Policy
Specific Policy Initiatives Needs of Those with Chronic Conditions Health Insurance Coverage Payment Policy Government Programs
Partnership for Solutions Better Lives for People with Chronic Conditions