Journal article
Advancing Equitable Healthy Aging Through Cross-Sector Community Partnerships: Policy Pathways for Community-Integrated Care
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, Vol.52(8), pp.7-12
08/01/2026
DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20260701-02
PMID: 42525269
Abstract
PURPOSE: To examine how cross-sector community partnerships can address gaps in care for older adults and propose policy recommendations that support the integration, sustainability, and scalability of community-based models. METHOD: Drawing on practice-informed insights from MyHealthIowa and the Iowa Community HUB, key policy barriers were identifi ed, including misaligned fi nancing, limited system integration, workforce constraints, and insuffi cient infrastructure to support cross-sector collaboration. RESULTS: Actionable policy recommendations include reimbursement for community health navigators, expanded federal support for cross-sector community partnerships , integration of community care hub models into health systems, workforce diversifi cation strategies, and the adoption of equity-focused quality metrics. CONCLUSION: Findings highlight the scalability and national relevance of community-integrated models and underscore the critical role of nursing leadership in advancing policy, redesigning care systems, and promoting equitable, population-centered approaches to healthy aging.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Advancing Equitable Healthy Aging Through Cross-Sector Community Partnerships: Policy Pathways for Community-Integrated Care
- Creators
- Jimmy A Reyes - University of Iowa, Community and Behavioral HealthTrina Radske-SuchanJoy DollJulia Chevan - National Association of Chronic Disease Directors
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of Gerontological Nursing, Vol.52(8), pp.7-12
- DOI
- 10.3928/00989134-20260701-02
- PMID
- 42525269
- NLM abbreviation
- J Gerontol Nurs
- ISSN
- 0098-9134
- eISSN
- 1938-243X
- Publisher
- SLACK INC
- Copyright
- Copyright © SLACK Incorporated
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/01/2026
- Academic Unit
- Nursing; Community and Behavioral Health
- Record Identifier
- 9985183106002771
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