Elder Care for the 1980s: Health and Social Service in One Prepaid Health Maintenance System.

Diamond, Larry M.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1983-Apr

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Elder Care for the 1980s: Health and Social Service in One Prepaid Health Maintenance System.

Diamond, Larry M.; And Others

Gerontologist, v23 n2 p148-54 Apr 1983

Discusses the feasibility of delivering combined health and social services to an elderly population. The social/health maintenance organization (S/HMO), incorporating features of health maintenance organizations with community social services, will be financed on a prepaid, capitated basis through premium contributions from Medicare, Medicaid, and enrollees. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Financial Support, Health Insurance, Health Services, Home Programs, Older Adults, Preventive Medicine, Program Descriptions, Quality of Life, Social Services

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Language: English

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