Running head: BENCHMARK – POPULATION HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS
Benchmark - Population Health Policy Analysis
Grand Canyon University
Translational Research and Population Health Management
NUR-550
, Running head: BENCHMARK – POPULATION HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS
Population Health Policy Analysis
Introduction
Advancements in medicine, healthcare improvement and longevity, aging of baby
boomer generation, and decreasing fertility rates have increased the Aging Population (AP)
percentage of the United States. Therefore, the size of the elderly, often frail, has increased. At
present the nation has 53 million adults over 65 years of age: an estimated 90% want to age well
in their own homes and communities, and not in nursing homes (USCB, 2019). State and local
aging organizations create and provide local facilities and support needed to assist millions of
aging Americans, to age in their homes and communities with health, autonomy, and dignity.
The policy focused on is the policy of health and aging. The population of the United States will
consist of more than 20% of the elderly population by 2030. (n4a, 2018). Among the AP, elderly
people with chronic morbidities frequently need primary care and specialist consultations per
year when compared with those without morbidity, and they are most frequently hospitalized.
The policy and strategies that are implemented drive healthcare. The objective of the Strategy is
to improve the duration of the life of people and to guarantee that their life is healthy and
productive. (Darzi, 2016).
This paper is focused on policy of health and aging and demonstrates the need for policy
development to move beyond the core service of the organization in delivering healthcare. The
policies required to ensure easy access to healthcare facilities to the AP. The goal is to improve
access to quality health and enhance the quality and scope of health services. Encourage a health
workforce capable of addressing current and emerging needs and protect the health and well-
being of the most vulnerable populations in the nation.
Benchmark - Population Health Policy Analysis
Grand Canyon University
Translational Research and Population Health Management
NUR-550
, Running head: BENCHMARK – POPULATION HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS
Population Health Policy Analysis
Introduction
Advancements in medicine, healthcare improvement and longevity, aging of baby
boomer generation, and decreasing fertility rates have increased the Aging Population (AP)
percentage of the United States. Therefore, the size of the elderly, often frail, has increased. At
present the nation has 53 million adults over 65 years of age: an estimated 90% want to age well
in their own homes and communities, and not in nursing homes (USCB, 2019). State and local
aging organizations create and provide local facilities and support needed to assist millions of
aging Americans, to age in their homes and communities with health, autonomy, and dignity.
The policy focused on is the policy of health and aging. The population of the United States will
consist of more than 20% of the elderly population by 2030. (n4a, 2018). Among the AP, elderly
people with chronic morbidities frequently need primary care and specialist consultations per
year when compared with those without morbidity, and they are most frequently hospitalized.
The policy and strategies that are implemented drive healthcare. The objective of the Strategy is
to improve the duration of the life of people and to guarantee that their life is healthy and
productive. (Darzi, 2016).
This paper is focused on policy of health and aging and demonstrates the need for policy
development to move beyond the core service of the organization in delivering healthcare. The
policies required to ensure easy access to healthcare facilities to the AP. The goal is to improve
access to quality health and enhance the quality and scope of health services. Encourage a health
workforce capable of addressing current and emerging needs and protect the health and well-
being of the most vulnerable populations in the nation.
