WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This position paper examines the ethical implications of current business models and practices of long-term services and supports (LTSS) in the United States, and their effects on vulnerable populations. The paper reports four positions that would improve outcomes for vulnerable populations: optimizing care quality and incentivizing patient preferences, respecting individuals, prioritizing improvements in LTSS, and increased transparency and accountability, all of which support person-centered care.
Optimizing Ethical Care, Quality, and Safety in Long-Term Services and Supports: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This position paper examines the ethical implications of current business models and practices of long-term services and supports (LTSS) in the United States, and their effects on vulnerable populations. The paper reports four positions that would improve outcomes for vulnerable populations: optimizing care quality and incentivizing patient preferences, respecting individuals, prioritizing improvements in LTSS, and increased transparency and accountability, all of which support person-centered care.
