The
Healthcare and Aging (HAN)
is a professional community of individuals and organizations working to promote innovative, high-quality approaches to meeting the healthcare needs of older adults.
The network facilitates information exchange and collaboration among policymakers, researchers and service providers. It brings cutting-edge information to professionals and the public about the special health needs of older adults, and identifies and promotes best practices.
HAN members are interested in a variety of issues affecting diverse populations, including:
- Managing high-risk populations
- Coordinating care across the continuum of home, community and institutional settings
- Working with diverse constituencies
- Promoting maximum health and functional independence
- Strengthening consumer involvement in healthcare
Members of HAN include:
- Service providers
- Researchers
- Academics
- Planners and policymakers
- Funders and foundations
- Physician groups
- Hospitals and healthcare systems
- Health plan providers
- Community-based health organizations
- Community and institutional long-term care providers
- Case/care management service providers
- Organizations coordinating Medicare and Medicaid services
- Public sector health and long-term care agencies