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A better way to grow old: the PACE model
Trustee : the Journal for Hospital Governing Boards
|July 27, 2002
Summary
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) enables seniors to live at home with comprehensive services. This preventive care model significantly reduces hospitalizations and emergency department visits.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique model of integrated care.
- It operates through a partnership between healthcare providers, state, and federal governments.
- PACE aims to support seniors in remaining in their homes while accessing necessary services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) on healthcare utilization.
- To assess the effectiveness of PACE's preventive care focus.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of healthcare utilization data for PACE participants.
- Focus on hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits.
Main Results:
- PACE participants predominantly live at home.
- A wide array of services are provided through PACE day centers.
- Significant reductions in hospitalizations and ED visits were observed.
Conclusions:
- The PACE model demonstrates success in enabling community living for the elderly.
- Preventive care strategies within PACE are effective in reducing acute care episodes.
- PACE offers a viable, cost-effective approach to geriatric healthcare.