title: The next geriatric generation.
abstract: Baby boomers are just beginning their advance on the nation's health care system and, unless hospitals act quickly, the health care system will be unprepared for a cascade of complex patient needs.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Meyers
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006075:Governing Board; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006752:Hospital Planning; D006801:Humans; D011157:Population Dynamics; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce