Howard Gleckman

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Howard Gleckman is a leading voice in long-term care policy, whose work has profoundly shaped how researchers and policymakers understand the financing and delivery of elder care in the United States. His research centers on the structural challenges of long-term care, including the inadequacy of private insurance, the burden on Medicaid, and the need for a comprehensive public system. Gleckman’s major contribution lies in his incisive analysis of why incremental reforms have failed and why a fundamental reimagining of long-term care is both necessary and inevitable. His most-cited paper, "The Inevitability of Reimagining Long-Term Care" (2022, 14 citations), argues that the current patchwork of services is unsustainable and that political and demographic pressures will force a systemic overhaul. Beyond academic citations, Gleckman’s impact is amplified through his widely read blog for the Urban Institute, where he translates complex policy into accessible analysis for a broad audience. A former journalist, he brings a rare clarity to the field, making him an essential resource for students and researchers seeking to understand the future of aging and care in America.