Shay Pratt on October 7, 2011 |
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Topics: Service Lines, Geriatrics, Care Transformation, Performance Improvement, Readmissions, Quality
What is PACE?
The Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is the only federally sanctioned, integrated provider of complete medical services for elderly patients eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. The program receives a global capitated budget from Medicare and Medicaid to provide all acute and long-term care services, including primary care, prescription drugs, hospitalizations, and nursing home treatment when necessary.
PACE also encompasses social services, transportation, meals, nutritional counseling, and other aspects of personal care that can impact a patient’s health. According to CMS, this care is provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes “at a minimum… a primary care physician, nurse, social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, recreational therapist or activity coordinator, dietitian, PACE center supervisor, home care liaison, health workers/aids, or their representatives, and drivers or their representatives.”
Learn more about managing elderly patients across the care continuum by listening to a recent webconference on Geriatrics Services Strategy, or read more about PACE in the article "Are you on PACE to prevent unnecessary admissions?"
