Partnership for Solutions Better Lives for People with Chronic Conditions

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Partnership for SolutionsBetter Lives for
People with Chronic Conditions

• Gerard F. Anderson, PhD

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Challenges

• Low awareness
• Not on the policy agenda
• Issue lacks focus and needs framework for
  solutions

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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

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Prevalence of Chronic Conditions

157 M
125 M
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Direct Costs

1.07 Trillion
510 Billion
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Multiple Chronic Conditions
81 Million
60 Million
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Out-of-Pocket Costs
gt3 Chronic Conditions
2 Chronic Conditions
1 Chronic Condition
None
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Annual Costs
Chronic Illness, Disability and Functional
Limitation
Chronic Illness and Disability
Chronic Illness
None
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Partnership for Solutions

• Better Lives for People with Chronic Conditions

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• Different Conditions
• Common Problems
• Common Solutions

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Consortium Partners
Different Conditions Common Problems Common
Solutions
Partnership for Solutions
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Specific Policy Initiatives
Needs of Those with Chronic Conditions
Health Insurance Coverage
Payment Policy
Government Programs
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Specific Policy Initiatives
Needs of Those with Chronic Conditions
Health Insurance Coverage
Government Programs
Payment Policy
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Specific Policy Initiatives
Needs of Those with Chronic Conditions
Government Programs
Health Insurance Coverage
Payment Policy
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Specific Policy Initiatives
Needs of Those with Chronic Conditions
Health Insurance Coverage
Payment Policy
Government Programs
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• Partnership for Solutions
• Better Lives for People with Chronic Conditions

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chronic_at_jhsph.edu