New Bill Would Make PACE Mandatory Under Medicaid, Spur Provider Growth

Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., and John Moolenaar, R-Mich., have introduced a bill to strengthen the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and allow PACE providers to expand access to in-home care. The legislation, called the PACE Access Improvement Act and introduced on Sept. 24, would make PACE a mandatory Medicaid service and ease […]

Seen Health’s Tech-Native Approach Drives Participation, Site Growth 

Seen Health, a Los Angeles-based provider of Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) services, has grown to serve more than 280 participants this year since it opened its first facility in San Gabriel Valley in January 2025. The company, which serves older adults of Asian and Pacific Islander communities, is expanding with second […]

Empath Health Completes Trustbridge Integration, Sharpens Focus On Dementia Care

Empath Health has fully integrated with hospice provider Trustbridge after a two-year affiliation and alignment period and is now prioritizing the expansion of its dementia care offerings. The two-year integration process allowed both organizations to confirm their values, clinical philosophy and commitment to non-profit, community-based care, Tarrah Lowry, chief operating officer at Empath Health, told […]

Seen Health’s Tech-Enabled PACE Model Achieves 77% Fewer Acute Hospital Bed Days

Seen Health — a recently launched tech-enabled Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organization — is already reporting promising outcomes from its AI-focused operating and care delivery model. Last year, the Los Angeles-based company raised $22 million in funding and opened its first PACE center in January 2025. Now, after achieving impressive clinical […]

How PACE Avoids Institutional Bias To Keep People In Their Homes

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is designed to keep older adults in their homes by using multidisciplinary care teams, including home-based care providers, and leveraging alternative payment structures to help avoid institutional bias. “People want to stay at home, and we want them to stay at home as well,” Rob McCommons, […]

Overcoming Challenges In Home-Based Care For Medically Intensive Patients 

Most patients with complex medical needs, especially those who depend on life-sustaining equipment, are cared for at home by home-based care providers. However, providing care for these patients presents unique challenges that require specialized skills and better communication. To effectively care for medically intensive patients, home-based care operators must integrate emerging technologies, including wearables and […]

At-Home Care Is Cost-Saving Engine For PACE Organizations

What was once known as health care’s “best kept secret” — the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model — is gaining more attention for its ability to curb costs for payers. Organizations InnovAge (Nasdaq: INNV), PACE Southeast Michigan and BoldAge PACE have it down to a science. These organizations have found that […]

PACE Provider Mercy LIFE West Philadelphia’s Innovative Approach To Clinical Care

The Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model has earned a quiet yet mighty reputation for delivering a concierge-like care experience that keeps seniors healthy and independent. The reported success of Mercy LIFE West Philadelphia is just another recent example of this. Mercy LIFE West Philadelphia recently received the Pathway to Excellence designation […]

Dealbook: h/care Partners With American Premier; A Place At Home Expands Into New State

The home health, home care and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) landscape saw a fresh crop of deals this month. h/care adds American Premier to its platform h/care is growing its platform and expanding its Arizona footprint through a partnership with American Premier Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care. “Phoenix is one […]

InnovAge Agrees To $27M Settlement For ‘Misleading’ Statements In Its IPO

InnovAge Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: INNV) — one of the largest providers of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model — has agreed to a $27 million settlement following allegations it made misleading statements in its initial public offering (IPO), according to recent reports by Law360. The lead plaintiffs included the El Paso […]