CNN's John Sutter asks: Where does the money come for expanding Medicare? He says there are a lot of ways to save in expenditures, but it won't be politically popular. Politicians will cut reimbursement rates as a way to shave the amount that Medicare spends, he says. "That's a pretty inefficient way to cut back on spending," Sutter adds.
By 2030, people over the age of 65 in the US will outnumber those under 18. That’s in part because people are living longer—a testament to modern medicine. But are our health systems and social programs equipped to support so many seniors at the same time?
Bloomberg reporter Priya Anand brings us the details on a tech startup that’s trying to fill part of the void in senior care—and the challenges it’s facing. And health economist Jonathan Skinner talks about how the US can actually meet the needs of aging Baby Boomers.
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