Demographics & Population

Explore how the U.S. population is becoming older and more diverse and how health systems, government and the private sector are responding to the aging of America.

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Population Insights Hub

Article

Taking into Account the Mosaic That is America’s Older Population

December 26, 2024

Blog

Dementia is Everyone’s Concern

December 26, 2024

Article

9-1-1: Older Adults with Dementia Need Better Care in America’s Fast-Paced Emergency Rooms

December 17, 2024

Publication

30‐Day Emergency Department Revisit Rates among Older Adults with Documented Dementia

November 20, 2024

Public Polling

Tracking Healthcare Affordability and Value

July 17, 2024

Article

Supporting Local Multisector Plans for Aging in Rural Communities

June 23, 2023

Case Study

Addressing the Diabetes Epidemic in America

March 3, 2022

Article

Limiting Coverage Based On Efficacy And Safety: A Path Forward For Medicare Regarding The Alzheimer’s Treatment Aducanumab

June 7, 2021

Case Study

VaxMap 2.0: West Health Policy Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Develop County-Level Map of Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Locations

February 3, 2021

Case Study

Association of dementia diagnosis with urinary tract infection in the emergency department

October 21, 2020

Toolkit

A Practical Guide To Telehealth: Implementing Telehealth in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Settings (PALTC)

February 11, 2019

Article

Diabetes Tops Common Conditions For Frequent Geriatric Emergency Patients

February 4, 2019

Toolkit

Achieving Value in Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Care: Considerations for Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Programs

September 20, 2018

Issue Brief

Home-Based Primary Care for California’s Seniors

September 11, 2018

Case Study

Association Between Physical Therapy in the Emergency Department and Emergency Department Revisits for Older Adult Fallers: A Nationally Representative Analysis

August 23, 2018