Journal of health & social policy
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J Health Soc Policy · Jan 2001
ReviewProviding behavioral incentives for improved health in aging and Medicare cost control: a policy proposal for Universal Medical Savings Accounts.
This paper examines policy options for addressing health care challenges posed by the aging of the baby boom generation. Universal Medical Savings Accounts (UMSAs) are proposed. ⋯ The policy would control costs while promoting quality, accessible, and affordable health care. UMSAs provide new behavioral incentives, both for cost-conscious health care decision-making and for healthy lifestyle choices.