1. There is a better way. Join Us.

2. The Facts. The nation is aging. »In 2030, nearly 1 in 5 US residents will be 65 or older The US health care system is not equipped to deal with a rapidly growing population of older adults with multiple health conditions. » 20% of Medicare beneficiaries with 5+ chronic conditions account for more than 2/3 of Medicare spending Current system failure takes heaviest toll on those most vulnerable – race, ethnicity, gender, language and socioeconomic status.

3. Absence of Patient- Centered Care Comes at a Cost 37 visits 14 different doctors 50 prescriptions Duplicate Tests & Procedures Inappropriately prescribed medications No one to find & arrange non- medical services Too Frequently Hospitalized Little or no info upon discharge 1 in 10 readmitted within 15 days & 1 in 6 back in hospital within 30 days

4. Campaign Goals » Improve health care for vulnerable older adults » Build a lasting and powerful consumer voice

5. “A health problem facing a loved one may be contained in the body of that one person, but it affects the entire family’s soul.” -Former Vice President AL Gore Family Re-Union Conference, June 26, 1998

6. What People Say They Want » My doctors talk to each other – and to me » They know me » They help me understand my condition and treatment » They have all my information » There’s someone to go to when I have a question or need help

7. Patient- Centered Care improves quality and cost Care is coordinated between settings & providers Patients & families work with a “point- person” Geriatric & caregiver assessment leads to care plan with patient’s goals Patients & families involved in decisions Providers listen & explain information clearly Links to community supports Medication errors are avoided

8. What The Campaign Does »Policy/Advocacy »Partnerships and Alliances »Broad-Based Consumer Coalition »Grassroots Mobilization »Messaging and Communications

9. Real people making a Real Difference »Meet your members where they are! »Identify their interests and priorities »Provide a variety of opportunities for action

10. Action!

11. Building Up The Base

12. Taking Online Messages Offline

13. Take action and learn more online www.CampaignForBetterCare.org

14. We are the Campaign for Better Care. Join Us.