Analyzing the Impact of the Medicare Coverage Gap on Counseling Professionals: Results of a National Study |
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Authors: | Matthew C. Fullen Gerard Lawson Jyotsana Sharma |
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Affiliation: | 1. School of Education, Virginia Tech.;2. School of Education, Virginia Tech. Now at School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology, Oklahoma State University |
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Abstract: | The authors surveyed 6,550 members of the American Counseling Association regarding the current impact of Medicare policy on counseling professionals. More than half of respondents (54.8%) had been directly affected by Medicare reimbursement barriers, including 70.0% of practicing counselors. Statistical analyses indicated significant associations between years in the profession, direct experience with the Medicare coverage gap, and participation in professional advocacy related to Medicare. Implications for counselors, counselor educators, and counseling scholarship are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Medicare professional issues older adults gerontological counseling disability |
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