A new study published in Health Affairs sheds light on the demands America's healthcare providers will face through 2025 in light of expanded coverage and more elderly patients. Researchers used a computer model to estimate demands from 2013 to 2025, factoring in the aging U.S. population and expanded coverage under the healthcare reform law. The primary reason for the increased demand for healthcare providers through 2025 is an increase in the number of patients with chronic diseases associated with aging, according to study authors.
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