Frontiers in Management Research

The Future of PACE Programs in the United States

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DOI: 10.22606/fmr.2018.21002

Author(s)

Avinash Waikar^*
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA 70402, United States
Samuel Cappel
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA 70402, United States
Kyle Meguess
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA 70402, United States

Abstract

Programs that provide All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (known as PACE Programs) have been in existence in the United States since the early 1970’s. This paper describes these programs, their current environment, why the programs have struggled as well as the challenges faced by them. The programs face additional obstacles with the year 2017 U. S. administration change and the potential repeal of “Obama care” by the U.S. Congress, and/or, possible funding cuts to the PACE programs. It also discusses the PACE Innovation Act and the possible future of the PACE programs in the United States.

Keywords

Healthcare, All-Inclusive care, elderly.

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