The Affordable Care Act: Advancing Long-Term Care Policy in the United States

Long-term care in the United States and other countries suffers multiple problems. Many people find it difficult to afford the high costs of services available and there is often inadequate care coordination, which compromises care quality, particularly amongst those eligible for multiple public programs. Recruitment and retention of a well-trained, stable workforce is also considered a challenge that needs to be addressed.

The policy debate leading up to the Patient Protection and Affordabl...