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All levels of government should adopt policies ensuring that individuals with limited or no English proficiency have adequate language access to their health care provider.
Federal, state, and local governments should take steps to ensure adequate funding for safety-net providers to meet the needs of those who remain uninsured.
All levels of government and the private sector should adequately fund and support antifraud and anti-abuse efforts. A balanced approach to enforcement should be taken.
Policymakers should encourage competition that enables purchasers to obtain price discounts from pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Federal and state governments should provide sufficient funding for long-term public education programs.
Health care professionals who provide an initial diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment should explain to individuals—and their families, as appropriate—the differences between the types and