In discussing health care costs, a nurse should include the average retirement health care cost, the effects of the aging baby boomer population on health care demand, policy impacts like the Affordable Care Act, and concerns about balancing costs with quality of life and privacy in policy development.
When discussing health care costs at a senior citizens' club, a nurse should plan to include several key points. The information should cover the average amount couples may need for health care after retirement, which is around $283,000 according to EBRI. It's important to mention the impact of the baby boomer population on health care demand and costs, as they face common health issues like heart conditions, arthritis, and Alzheimer's, which might require different types of care.
Additionally, the changes in policies such as the Affordable Care Act should be discussed, as well as the associated increase in demand for healthcare services, though future changes are uncertain with political shifts. Lastly, addressing the concerns about balancing treatment and diagnosis costs, patient quality of life, and privacy risks in policy development is crucial.
Questions to be posed could include:
- How can we balance the cost of treatments and diagnostics with ensuring high patient quality of life?
- What measures can we take to protect the individual privacy of seniors in health records?
- In what ways can policy developments accommodate the growing senior population's health care needs and manage costs effectively?