Table 4.
Example studies documenting strategies to improve access to healthcare among older adults.
| References | Narrative Summary | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Aguila (62) | Income supplementation for older adults | Mexico |
| Damiani et al. (63) | Influenza vaccines are free for older adults | Italy |
| Sommers et al. (64) | Expanding state Medicaid (public health insurance) programs resulted in decreased rates of uninsured older adults, reduced forgoing care due to costs, and a significant decrease in mortality among older adults living in expansion states | United States |
| Zhang et al. (65) | Increasing health insurance coverage also resulted in improved access to care in China | China |