How Does the Health Reform Law Promote Long-Term Care?

Most people think the new health reform law simply increases the number of people with health coverage in the U.S.

But it does more. It also contains a number of provisions to help people get long-term supports and services at home, or if need be, in a nursing home.

This video outlines some of the ways in which the Affordable Care Act promotes long term care planning. Featuring Bruce Chernof, MD, president and CEO of The SCAN Foundation, dedicated to helping seniors receive integrated medical treatment and human services in the setting most appropriate to their needs.