Frédéric Bizard

Frédéric Bizard is an economist and professor at ESCP Business School, known for his advocacy of reforms in the care of the elderly in France. He is the founder of the Institut Santé, an independent research organization focused on social policy. Recently, he has gained attention for his report presented at the Fédésap congress, which argues for prioritizing home support for the elderly over institutional care, reflecting the longstanding desire of the French population to age in place while also aiming to reduce public spending on health care. Bizard criticizes the current reliance on nursing homes, highlighting the growing challenges facing the system as the population ages.