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Improving Care for Patients with Serious Illness: Part Two

Report
January 1, 2018

This report offers analysis and recommendations to better support family caregivers and create a stronger direct care workforce. This is the second report in a two-part series on federal options to improve care for individuals and families who are coping with serious illness.

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Key Takeaways

Americans with serious illness, their families, and caregivers face daunting challenges in the health care system.
A direct care workforce is necessary to provide non-medical health-related services to those with serious illness.
Without a well-trained direct care workforce, insurers struggle to meet the needs of the population.
 

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