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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.
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The funding freeze endangered community health centers. That’s bad for all of us.
/in Articles, In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on the Boston Globe. If one of us is unwell, we are all unwell. That simple sentiment has been one of the guiding principles for community health centers for 60 years, ever since the first two were started in Dorchester and Mound Bayou, Mississippi, in 1965. These nonprofit, community-driven organizations — there are […]
‘We don’t want people to panic unnecessarily’: Massachusetts’ top health official braces for changes under Trump
/in Articles, In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on the Boston Globe. In her first interview since Donald Trump took office, Massachusetts’ top health official said the state is holding firm in response to a flurry of federal activity that could affect medical and social services for millions of people but is prepared for the possibility of hard fights […]
Mass League CEO warns funding cuts could impact health access
/in Articles, In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on WGBH. With uncertainty and fear clouding future federal funding of equity-focused programs and Medicaid, one health leader says community health centers should be loudly advocating for their own value. “We treat Republicans and MAGA folks in rural communities. We’ve got to tell that story and say: ‘This is what we […]
Healey seeks controls as home care costs soar
/in Articles, In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on Daily Hampshire Gazette. BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is proposing to limit spending on a rapidly growing home care program that is popular among the state’s expanding senior population but has become one of the state’s most expensive budget items. The program, which provides personal care assistants (PCAs) for seniors […]
Fallon Healths opens Framingham senior care centers
/in Articles, In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on Worcester Business Journal. Worcester insurer Fallon Health has opened doors to its new Framingham older adult care location, further expanding the system’s reach into the MetroWest region. Situated at 405 Cochituate Road, the new care center is part of Fallon’s Summit ElderCare program, the system’s iteration of the government-funded Program […]
2025 Massachusetts ALA Resource Guide
/in Reports/by masspaceThis document was originally published on Linked In. View the Full Document Here. Here at the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA), we want to help consumers who are looking for an assisted living residence better understand their options. The Massachusetts Assisted Living Resource Guide does just that. In these pages, you will find Frequently Asked Questions […]
Bob Durante Retires as CFO of Element Care
/in Articles, Inside PACE/by masspaceThis article was originally published on NPA Online. Bob Durante retired from his position as chief financial officer (CFO) of Element Care on Jan. 6 after 27 years of dedicated service. Durante played a pivotal role in the growth of Element Care, from its first location in Lynn to an organization with eight sites spanning Essex, […]
Federal Grants Available to Support PACE in Rural Communities
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on NPA Online. WASHINGTON, DC – JAN. 27, 2025 – The National PACE Association (NPA) is pleased to announce that the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has made available up to $2 million in federal grant funding for fiscal year (FY) 2025. This funding will support the expansion of the […]
Gentle Strategies for Talking Downsizing with Elders
/in Articles, MassPACE Originals/by masspacePhoto via Pexels. Discussing downsizing with senior parents can be a delicate task. It requires sensitivity, understanding, and a strategic approach. With the right methods, you can ensure the conversation is positive and productive, focusing on the many benefits of downsizing and involving your parents in every step of the process. Today, MassPace will outline […]
New Element Care CEO Sets the PACE for Elderly Health
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on ItemLive.com. LYNN — Swampscott resident Doug Thompson stepped into the role of Element Care’s CEO at the end of September and has continued the nonprofit’s mission of providing healthcare to older adults. Thompson worked in the healthcare industry for more than 30 years before arriving at Element Care, working […]
100 Days After Governor Healey Signed Affordable Homes Act, New Initiatives Rolling Out
/in In the News, Policy Priorities/by masspaceThis article was originally published on MASS.gov. BOSTON — Today, Secretary Augustus announced progress on the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act, with 41 percent of policies having been implemented in the first 100 days following the signing of the bill. Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act into law on Aug. 6. The bill authorizes […]
House Passage of Bill to Provide Veterans Improved Healthcare and Benefits Will Increase Access to PACE
/in In the News, Policy Priorities/by masspaceThis article was originally published on NPA Online. WASHINGTON, DC – November 18, 2023 – The National PACE Association (NPA) today said that the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act will give veterans increased access to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly […]