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Variations on a theme called PACE.

Robert L Kane1, Patricia Homyak, Boris Bershadsky

  • 1University of Minnesota School of Public Health, D351 Mayo (MMC 197), Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. kanex001@umn.edu

The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences
|July 28, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The Program for All-inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) reduced hospital admissions and ER visits more effectively than the Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP). PACE demonstrates superior control over healthcare utilization for seniors.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Care
  • Healthcare Management
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • The Program for All-inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) is recognized for success but has limited reach.
  • This study compares PACE with the Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP), a more flexible model.
  • Investigating healthcare utilization differences between these two elder care programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To contrast the impact of PACE and WPP on hospital utilization among elderly participants.
  • To determine which program model is more effective in managing healthcare resource use.
  • To provide data for optimizing elder care program design.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional longitudinal analysis of hospital and emergency room (ER) utilization data.

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  • Comparison of data from two sites serving elderly clients with both PACE and WPP.
  • Statistical analysis using regression models adjusted for demographic and clinical factors.

    • Main Results:

    • PACE enrollees experienced fewer hospital admissions and ER visits compared to WPP enrollees.
    • Preventable hospital admissions and ER visits were also lower in the PACE group.
    • No significant difference was observed in the average length of hospital stays between the two programs.

    Conclusions:

    • PACE is more effective than WPP in controlling hospital and emergency room utilization.
    • The findings suggest PACE's structured approach yields better outcomes in resource management.
    • PACE may serve as a benchmark for efficient elder care program design.