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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!

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JAMDA Article Highlights Effectiveness of PACE During COVID Pandemic [Press Release]

This article was originally posted on NPA Online. Read the full article here. Abstract Objectives Program of All-Inclusive Care (PACE) organizations faced unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly given PACE participants are frail older adults who often live with multiple disabilities and chronic conditions. This study describes how PACE programs leveraged their unique program flexibilities […]

Addressing the Needs of Increasing Numbers of Housing Cost-Burdened Seniors Will be a Major Issue in Coming Years, According to JCHS and BPC

This article was originally published on Novogradac. A worrying trend of increasing rates of housing cost-burden seniors is sweeping the country, according to recent reports and seminars from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) and Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC). The JCHS, Housing America’s Older Adults report found that nearly 11.2 million older adults, defined […]

PACE Enrollment Reduces Family Caregiver Burden

This article was originally posted on Vital Research. Read the full article here. This is the first in a series of five briefs focused on self-reported perceptions of burden of family caregivers with loved ones enrolled in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The PACE model provides integrated interdisciplinary preventative, primary, acute, […]

PACE: Where You Belong – Part 3: Stories of Inspiration and Empowerment

In the third and final installment of our “PACE: Where You Belong” series, we bring to you heartening stories of inspiration and empowerment from the participants and their caregivers of Neighborhood PACE and Cambridge Health Alliance(CHA) PACE. These narratives reflect the profound impact of PACE programs and illuminate its members’ life-changing experiences. Kathleen Monteleone – […]

Let the Secret out by Expanding Older Adults Access to PACE

This article was originally posted on Kevin MD. Read the full article here. PACE, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, has long been considered the best-kept secret in the American health care system. It’s time to unveil this hidden gem. The health and well-being of older Americans – and the future of our […]

MassPACE Holds First Legislative Briefing

This article was originally posted on NPA Online. The Massachusetts Association of PACE Programs (MassPACE) held its first legislative briefing on Oct. 26 at the Massachusetts State House to advocate for the eight Programs of All-Inclusive Care (PACE) in the commonwealth. Sponsored by Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Middlesex/Worcester), the event was an opportunity for state legislators […]

The PACE Solution to Increasing Demands for Long-term Supports and Services in the U.S.

This article was originally posted on JD Supra. Read the full article here. As individuals continue to live longer beyond retirement and the U.S. population size of those 65 years and older continues to increase, the demand for long-term services and supports (“LTSS”) is also expected to increase.[1] LTSS represents the wide-ranging health and social […]

Study Session PACE 101

This article was originally posted on Dignity Alliance MA. Read the full article here. The Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an evidence-based care model for older adults who meet a nursing-home level of care but live in community settings. These organizations blend funding from Medicare and Medicaid to integrate preventive, […]

How the PACE Model Integrates Medical Care with Long-term Services and Supports

This article was originally posted on AARP Policy Institute . Read the full article here. Adults who need long-term services and supports (LTSS)—that is, assistance with everyday activities such as bathing and preparing meals—often have complex medical care needs. At the same time, they may face significant barriers to obtaining needed, timely medical care, putting […]

Is there a physician shortage

This article was originally posted on McKnights Homecare. Read the full article here. In the face of a growing physician shortage, older adults are less likely to find the care they need. Today, the number of primary care physicians is growing, but not fast enough to keep pace with aging Americans who will soon account […]

PACE: Where You Belong – Part 2: Stories of Resilience and Community

In our continued journey through the PACE narrative, we dive into the second chapter of our three-part series. Focusing on the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we’re privileged to shed light on its transformative reach. As we embrace this month’s theme, “PACE: Where You Belong,” we illuminate the depth and breadth of […]

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