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As Baby Boomers move to Medicare starting in 2011, what issues do you see that should be part of a healthcare organization's strategic planning now? What major issues do you see developing from the Baby Boomers being on Medicare?

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A generation of people are aging and many have taken better care of themselves than in other eras. The costs and health challenges of these people is discussed.

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Due to economy and other factors, there are likely to be more uninsured and therefor cost sharing from other insurance sources may not be as prevalent. Many more, compared to previous generations, will find it necessary to continue working, while some will retire. Many of the jobs will be part time or low wage.

On the other hand, many in this generation, especially the older end of the group will have subscribed to ...

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