Geriatric-Competent Care
Approximately 60% of individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are over the age of 65.[1] Individualized person-centered planning and collaborative partnerships have been shown to improve the quality and accessibility of care for older dually eligible beneficiaries.[2] Geriatric-competent care (GCC) is an aspirational, participant-centered approach to supporting older adults that focuses on maintaining maximum function.
Understanding Geriatric-Competent Care
Explore these resources for an introduction to geriatric-competent care.
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