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This week we are at The Mayflower in Washington, DC as part of the @TweetNPA 2026 Spring Policy Forum. We are were lucky to have heard from Dr. Oz, CMS Administrator as well as Gary Bacher, the acting head of CMMI.
Tomorrow we hit the Hill!

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🎉 Each year, MassPACE honors a PACE employee who goes above and beyond for our participants with the Phyllis Solomon Award. This year’s winner is Kathy Russell! 🎉

Kathy is an Activities Specialist at @ElementCare PACE!

PACE Works. Now Let’s Make It Easier for Seniors to Access It.

This article was originally published on RealClear Health. For too many older Americans, getting the care they need is much harder than it should be. Often, they face a frustrating maze of appointments, paperwork, and fragmented services. One model is showing that there’s a better way. And it’s popular with program participants, their families, and […]

Exploring PACE in Evolving States: Understanding the Landscape, Feasibility, and Development Process

This article was originally published on Health Dimensions Group. On-Demand Webinar Series As demand for innovative models of care continues to grow, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is gaining momentum as a powerful solution for serving older adults with complex care needs while supporting their independence. Join Health Dimensions Group’s PACE […]

Accelerating The PACE

This article was originally published on Open Minds. PACE (the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is back in the news. In late July, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) offered updated guidance on the operation of PACE programs (see 2026 Rural PACE Memo). Of note, mobile clinics are now considered an […]

The Shifting Care Paradigm: Rethinking Care for an Aging Family Member

This article was originally published on Amada Senior Care. Taking a look at two of today’s biggest eldercare trends: coordinated in-home programs and multigenerational living. What do they mean for families planning ahead? Nursing homes have long been the default answer to a hard question: what happens when Mom or Dad can no longer safely manage on […]

NeighborHealth Appoints Maria Coppenrath as Chief Financial Officer

This article was originally published on Everett Independent. NeighborHealth announced the appointment of Maria Coppenrath, CPA, as the organization’s new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 20, 2026. With more than 30 years of healthcare finance experience – including over 15 years serving as CFO within complex, multi-site Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) […]

Meeting Summary | Increasing Access to PACE: Stakeholder Perspectives on Key Barriers and Priority Actions

This article was originally published on Center for Health Care Strategies. s Medicaid budgets tighten, states are looking for ways to better serve dually eligible individuals whose complex needs and high care costs may not be adequately addressed by more prevalent integrated care models. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) offers a […]

House approves package to help those living with dementia

This article was originally published on State House News. Without opposition Wednesday, the House passed legislation to enhance public health efforts to address Alzheimer’s disease, strengthen dementia care for patients and improve support for families and caregivers. Read more online here.

Study: PACE participants with disabilities experience fewer SNF admissions

This article was originally published on McKnights Home Care. Adults with disabilities who participated in the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) reported satisfaction with their care and spent fewer total stays in skilled nursing facilities (SNF) compared to nonparticipants, according to a July study published in Archives of Physical Medicine and […]

Everyone Supports Aging in Place. But Can We Actually Deliver It?

This article was originally published on Shelterforce. Three-quarters of older adults in the United States want to remain in their homes or communities as they age, according to national surveys by AARP. While the desire to live at home collides with numerous challenges—from worsening health conditions and mobility impairments that make navigating a home difficult […]

How Fully Integrating Medical And Long-Term Care Benefits Older Adults

This article was originally published on Forbes. The Benefits of Fully Integrated Medical and Long-Term Care For Older Adults Participants in a relatively small program that fully integrates medical care with a broad range of personal care and other services were less likely to need to visit emergency departments, be hospitalized, or even to die […]

#13 PACE: A Comprehensive Care Model for Aging at Home

This article was originally published on Age Tech Ventures. I’m always surprised at how many people, even those deeply engaged in healthcare and agetech, have never heard of PACE. PACE stands for the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. In many ways, it’s what healthcare should look like for older adults with chronic illnesses: […]

PACE: A Better Model for Elder Care

This article was originally published on Risking Old Age in America. In my most recent podcast, I talk with Dr. Anthony Zizza, medical director of Element Care, about the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) that provides comprehensive care to older adults. Unlike the piecemeal approach of most health care in the United […]

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