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Just under 6 million older adults and people with disabilities nationwide rely on health and supportive services through Medicaid’s Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program, according to a new database showing where these individuals reside. Experts say proposed Medicaid changes under debate in Congress could force states to limit these much-needed supports.

On April 9, 2025, The SCAN Foundation’s President and CEO Sarita A. Mohanty provided testimony at the Joint Hearing of California Assembly Budget Subcommittees on Human Services and Health.

The SCAN Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Arthur M. Southam, MD to its board of directors. A distinguished leader in health care transformation, Dr. Southam brings decades of experience in health system operations and strategic growth—expertise that will directly support The SCAN Foundation’s mission to advance bold, equitable solutions for aging in home and community settings.

A comprehensive new toolkit will help rural communities across the U.S. improve quality of life, health outcomes and well-being of older adults, adults with disabilities and their caregivers.

As we start 2025, we are filled with gratitude and hope as we continue to work toward building a future where all older adults age with dignity and purpose. This year, we are excited to introduce new board members whose expertise and passion will help keep us focused on our mission of championing bold and equitable changes in how older adults age, in both home and community.

The SCAN Foundation is excited to welcome three distinguished leaders—Benjamin Chu, MD, MPH, MACP, Judy Belk, and Gary Trujillo—to its board of directors. Their vision and insights will make important contributions to the Foundation’s efforts to ignite bold and equitable changes in how older adults age in both home and community.

The Administration for Community Living’s Interagency Coordinating Committee on Healthy Aging and Age Friendly Communities is developing a National Plan on Aging (NPA), a blueprint to guide and align federal policy and programmatic efforts to advance healthy aging opportunities for all older adults. The SCAN Foundation highlights best practices from states, for NPA development, to ensure the NPA supports and reflects the needs of Americans as they age.

We’re excited to announce that The SCAN Foundation President and CEO Dr. Sarita A. Mohanty was recently featured in The Boston Globe, where the article poses the question: “Is how we age a choice?” This thought-provoking piece explores how lifestyle, mindset, and proactive decision-making can shape the aging experience while acknowledging that not everyone has equal access to these opportunities.

In a recent article from Finextra, Dr. Sarita Mohanty, President and CEO of The SCAN Foundation, discusses the findings from a study by the Aspen Institute, which revealed that nearly half of adults aged 55 and above lack the emergency savings needed to weather financial shocks, leaving them vulnerable to debt and financial instability.

Centering power with our diverse community of older adults, particularly those among marginalized identities, is central to our mission at The SCAN Foundation. Crafting and amplifying stories across media and in languages that meet our

In a new article from ASA RISE, Rigo J. Saborio, MSG, VP of Programs, Equity and Community Impact at The SCAN Foundation, talks about his experiences as a minority professional navigating the field of gerontology, the

FIERCE HEALTH – AI is riddled by bias, especially in healthcare. Just one well-known example is a study from 2019 that revealed racial bias in a clinical algorithm used by hospitals showing that Black patients had to be significantly sicker than white patients to receive the same care. The bias stemmed from training data reflecting historical healthcare spending disparities between Black and white patients. READ FULL STORY

The SCAN Foundation is partnering with Dandelion Health to expand their evaluation of racial and gender bias to be inclusive of age-bias in clinical care algorithms. FORBES – While the Biden administration grapples with how to keep up with the fast-changing technology, Dandelion Health is trying to fill the void with a de-identified dataset for developers to build and test how their algorithms perform. READ FULL STORY

Older adults who continue to seek income often also seek flexibility, which makes non-traditional and gig-based employment an attractive option to these workers. AARP MEGATRENDS – The conventional narrative that individuals will retire at 65 is becoming obsolete. Older adults are one of the fastest growing groups in the labor force, and employers who are poised to take advantage of this expanding and experienced workforce with smart, innovative approaches to workforce development/training, benefit packages, and technology that provides flexibility and accessibility can address their own staffing shortages while supporting a more financially stable aging workforce. READ FULL STORY

Early-Stage Workforce Venture Fund Announces $15M First Close – “The SCAN Foundation is proud to participate in the first close of the JFFVentures Fund II, reflecting our unwavering commitment to fostering a world where all older adults can age well with purpose,” said Dr. Sarita A. Mohanty, president and CEO of The SCAN Foundation. “Employment not only provides older adults with a sense of purpose and community, but also enhances their financial resilience. The establishment of this fund is pivotal in driving innovation aimed at creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce that will benefit older adults and enrich the labor market as a whole.” READ FULL ANNOUNCEMENT