National PACE® Association

In celebration of our 30th anniversary, NPA is running a "Now and Then" campaign, comparing information about the association between today and three decades ago. This post highlights that for 30 years NPA has worked to ensure PACE organizations have the regulatory and payment environment that makes it possible to provide person-centered care to each participant and their family. To learn more about our Now and Then campaign, visit the NPA website at https://bit.ly/3wcuo3s

Trinity Health has named Dan Drake the CEO of its three national continuing care organizations – Trinity Health Senior Communities, Trinity Health At Home, and Trinity Health PACE – effective Aug. 1. “We are confident that Dan will elevate the quality of care we provide to our communities,” said Ben Carter, executive vice president and COO of Trinity Health. https://bit.ly/4f1lc3x

WelbeHealth has opened new locations in Coachella Valley and Riverside, CA. The Coachella Valley facility, in La Quinta, is the first PACE program in the region. "The growth of the aging population in Riverside County highlights the need for more cost-effective options that enable seniors to thrive in their home and communities," said Vaneesh Soni, MD, chief growth officer at WelbeHealth.

Miniature. Therapy. Horses. At ArchCare Senior Life! 

"Dopamine decor" is a new term for how people respond emotionally to the aesthetic of their home. Older adults are at risk for depression, Parkinson’s disease and other medical conditions linked to low levels of dopamine. One way to stimulate dopamine is through emotional activity, according to Christopher Norman, a geriatric nurse practitioner at PACE CNY. #dopaminedecor

PACE officially launched in Illinois last month, and designated PACE centers have begun rolling out services to their members. Five regions offer PACE services: East St. Louis, Peoria, South Chicago, Southern Cook County and West Chicago. CMS has awarded contracts to seven designated centers.

The PACE Association of Ohio (PAO) has formally launched as an independent trade association to advocate for and support PACE providers in the state. The founding members of the new association are AcuteCare Health System/BoldAge PACE, McGregor PACE, One Senior Care and TriHealth. https://bit.ly/3VYby8U

Registration is now open for the 2024 NPA Annual Conference, which will be held Oct. 13-16 in San Diego. Register today to take advantage of early-bird rates! #NPA2024AC https://bit.ly/4aF9mJM

In celebration of our 30th anniversary, NPA is comparing information about the association between today and three decades ago. In 1994 NPA had no full-time employees. On Lok supported the work of the association through a management contract. Today, NPA has 35 full-time employees and continues to grow! To learn more about our Now and Then Campaign, visit the NPA website at https://bit.ly/3wcuo3s

Launch day! Today, the PACE Association of Ohio (PAO) officially launched as a new trade association in Ohio. The Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) began a major expansion in our state after the passage of House Bill 45 in 2022, with providers and advocates pointing to the program’s proven track record of providing quality care, high rates of participant satisfaction and re-enrollment, and the potential cost savings to the state of Ohio in serving more nursing home eligible adults in their homes, with access to the right services and supports. With providers selected last year and work underway to begin new sites in nine Ohio counties, along with the currently active sites in Cuyahoga County, the PACE Association of Ohio will begin its work to advocate for PACE providers, participants, and staff before the Ohio General Assembly, the Governor’s Administration, and all Ohio policymakers and interest groups who interact with PACE, healthcare, and services and supports for older adults. PAO will serve as a state affiliate of the National PACE® Association, the national trade association representing PACE providers, and maintain a strategic partnership here in Ohio with LeadingAge Ohio. Check out our press release below, and learn more at www.PACEOH.org. The McGregor Foundation BoldAge PACE AcuteCare Health System TriHealth Edenbridge Health Ohio Living Council on Aging (COA) One Senior Care Ohio Department of Aging