The first group of Baby Boomers will start receiving Medicare in about 10 years. These patients will be savvier and more demanding than any group before them. Moreover, the changing demographics mean a major shift from acute to chronic care.
首批婴儿潮一代将在大约10年后开始领取医疗保险。这些患者将比他们之前的任何群体都更精明、要求更高。此外,人口结构的变化意味着从急性护理到慢性护理的重大转变。