Impact of Medical-Prevention Integration on Resource Utilization Efficiency in Chronic Disease Management Among Older Adults: Ethical and Economic Perspectives

The integration model improves efficiency and equity in chronic disease management, generating economic savings and reducing disparities. However, persistent regional gaps and barriers among vulnerable subgroups (eg, limited mobility in >70, low health literacy) require targeted interventions. Findings are generalizable to similar aging middle-income settings and support strengthening primary care and equitable resource allocation.