Advancing Public Policy That Supports All of Us as We Age

Presenters: Paul L. Mullhausen, MD, MHS, FACP, AGSF, Audrey K. Chun, MD, MPH, AGSF; William Hung, MD, MPH

This session will provide an update on AGS’ primary areas of public policy focus including ensuring the healthcare workforce has the skills and knowledge to care for older adults, building on enhancements to Medicare payment for people living with chronic disease, supporting aging research that is critical to increasing the healthspan, and improving healthcare delivery and quality of care for older Americans. Learning Objectives: (1) describe legislative and regulatory opportunities for influencing public policy; (2) discuss how AGS incorporates new public policy priorities into its existing advocacy efforts; and (3) review how the Society works in coalition.