This is where you explain what your going. Program Description cont. ï® State your case (stats, etc.) ï¨ Global to local ï¨ Top down â narrow the scope ï® Make sure the data supports your case (i.e., example of miracle for California) ï® State the cost savings for your project, intervention. Program Description cont.
Statistics. 1  More than 650,000 patients per year in the United States and an estimated 2 million patients worldwide are affected by end stage renal disease (ESRD). 2  ESRD is increasing in the United States by 5% per year. 3  Those who live with ESRD are 1% of the U.S. Medicare population but account for 7% of the Medicare budget.
As of the US Census Bureauâs most recent report published in 2011, there were approximately 40.5 million Americans meeting the criteria for geriatric care. These Americans, age 65 and older, comprised 13% of the total US population. The Bureau projects that by 2030, that number will be closer to 72 million.