3:00-4:00 p.m

119-H. Medicare's Aging at Home Policy Paradox

Studies have consistently shown that older adults prefer to age at home. Despite these trends, investments in home health, hospice, and other Medicare-funded home and community-based services remain misaligned with growing consumer demand for these essential services. Join this session to acquire up-to-date knowledge about home health and hospice policy. Presenters will examine changes to Medicare that are helping—and hurting—home-based providers striving to meet the needs of older adults who wish to age in place.

• Katy Barnett, Director, Home Care & Hospice Operations and Policy, LeadingAge — Washington, DC, US
• Mollie Gurian, VP, Policy & Government Affairs, LeadingAge — Washington, DC, US