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‘PACE works’: Massive HHS study supports clinical benefits of integrated care program
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on McKnights Home Care. A new major government-backed study finds the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a fully integrated, team-based care model, makes a real difference in the lives of dual eligibles, or those who receive Medicare and Medicaid. PACE participants experienced significantly lower rates of hospitalization and emergency […]
Stricter Medicaid work requirement test catches states off guard
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on State House News Service. States are scrambling to overhaul their Medicaid work requirement plans in response to a new federal rule that would require stricter limitations than many policymakers and advocacy groups had anticipated. “It will be a significant burden to implement,” said Kody Kinsley, the former secretary of the North […]
Integrated Care and Health Outcomes for Dual Eligible Individuals
/in Power of PACE/by masspaceThis article was originally published on ASPE. This report examines how integrated care models served full-benefit dually eligible Medicare‑Medicaid beneficiaries in 2021. It compares three types of integrated plans—PACE, FIDE‑SNPs, and D‑SNPs—to standard Medicare Advantage plans, with a focus on hospitalizations, emergency department visits, nursing facility use, home‑ and community‑based services, and mortality. Using CMS […]
How a shuttered hospital site in Lynn is being transformed into affordable housing for seniors
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on CommonWealth Beacon. WHEN LYNN’S only hospital shuttered in 2020, it was a devastating blow for the North Shore city of 100,000 in the throes of the pandemic. “The closure of Union Hospital is still a source of pain and frustration in this community,” Mayor Jared Nicholson said. “For a city […]
MHAC’s Year in Review for ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaboration. In the year since Governor Maura Healey announced the ReiMAgine Aging 2030 Plan representing a vision and framework to accelerate age- and dementia friendly efforts across Massachusetts, progress and positive impact have been demonstrated by partners at the local, regional and statewide levels. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging […]
Senator: Budget not keeping pace with elder care demands
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on State House News Service. As the population of older adults surges and strains state resources, the senator in charge of vetting elder care issues said Thursday that lawmakers are advancing “an austerity budget” that’s not keeping up with demand. Read the full article on State House News Service.
Exploring the Role of the State Medicaid Agency in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: Recommendations and Updated Implications
/in Articles, In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commision (MACPAC). The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model provides integrated care to adults ages 55 and older who meet nursing facility level-of-care criteria and can live safely in the community. Findings from the June 2025 report to Congress identified […]
We couldn’t afford elder care for my mom. A little-known program changed everything.
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on Business Insider. This story is based on an interview with Natalie Tucker, 54, director of communications and development at a church, who splits her time between New Jersey and Maryland. She also works as an actor and voiceover artist. It has been edited for length and clarity. In the […]
Advocates applaud PACE recommendations to strengthen audit coordination, transparency
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on McKnights Home Care. The National PACE Association hailed three new recommendations put forth by the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) to strengthen federal-state audit coordination, improve transparency and develop a standardized national quality measure for the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). “It’s a reflection of […]
From PACE validation to expansion: Why bipartisan support and federal funding mark a new era for PACE
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on Healthcare Business Today. Unequivocally, PACE is the most effective solution for the U.S. senior population’s most complex needs. It is rare for a care model to earn unanimous praise across the aisle, yet the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly has done exactly that, gaining rare bipartisan backing at […]
Exploring the Role of the State Medicaid Agency in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: Recommendations and Updated Implications
/in In the News, Inside PACE/by masspaceThis article was originally published on MACPAC. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model provides integrated care to adults ages 55 and older who meet nursing facility level-of-care criteria and can live safely in the community. Findings from the June 2025 report to Congress identified questions related to transparency in state and […]
PACE: A reliable solution for home healthcare challenges
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on Signal Akron. Finding reliable home health care can be a significant challenge for families. Many worry about the quality of services, consistency of caregivers, and access to comprehensive medical support. If you’re facing these concerns, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) might be the answer you’re […]