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  • For the first time in the nation’s history, older adults are expected to outnumber children by 2034.
  • Roughly half of Americans over 65 are predicted to need long-term services and supports, more than half of which are paid for by Medicaid.
  • Five states have established Master Plans for Aging, which frame a long-term, comprehensive approach to support the state’s aging population.
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Health Workforce Legislation Database

This database covers topics relating to health workforce, including several professions and strategies. It includes all enacted legislation from 2021 to present, and is updated biweekly as legislation is identified by NCSL staff.
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