In this episode of The PACE Playbook Podcast, Dr. Ankur Patel sits down with Shawn Bloom, President and CEO of the National PACE Association, to examine where PACE stands today and where it is heading.
They discuss PACE's growth toward 100,000 participants, the role states play in expanding access, why PACE can reduce reliance on more expensive institutional care, and how Medicaid funding changes may affect programs. Shawn also shares insights on FQHC and health-system sponsorship, supportive housing, caregiver burden, workforce development, the PACE Access Improvement Act, and the leadership practices that distinguish high-performing organizations.
The conversation closes with Shawn's essential play for every PACE leader: understand where your organization is different, where it is better, and communicate that story clearly.
The PACE Playbook Podcast is proudly sponsored by our exclusive founding sponsor, ChorusRx, partnering with PACE organizations to improve patient outcomes, reduce medical costs, and streamline pharmacy workflows.
Shawn Bloom is the President and CEO of the National PACE Association (NPA). He has spent decades advancing the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, supporting state and federal policy development, and expanding access to coordinated, community-based care for older adults.