Unpaid family and friend caregivers are an untapped resource in the healthcare ecosystem. They are the most trusted and familiar members of the care team. They are also largely responsible for keeping their loved ones healthy and in lower-cost care settings.
Unpaid family and friend caregivers are an untapped resource in the healthcare ecosystem. They are the most trusted and familiar members of the care team. They are also largely responsible for keeping their loved ones healthy and in lower-cost care settings.
Health plans today know that family caregivers are important to the health care system. Many of you have even been a family caregiver and know just how difficult the role can be. But, few health plans are providing support to make caregiving easier.
Healthcare and caregiving are experienced differently by members of different communities. Nearly 40% of caregivers in the U.S. are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). What’s more, LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be caregivers compared to non-LGBTQ+ people. And to achieve health equity, it’s vital that every caregiver can navigate access to resources for their loved ones.