Integrating Care for Aging Populations: Dual‐Framework Policy Analysis of the United States Program of All‐Inclusive Care for the Elderly ( PACE )

Key Points

• This analysis aims to evaluate the PACE program's capacity to provide equitable care for aging populations.
• Conducted a policy analysis of the PACE program framework
• Identified barriers to scaling and equity
• Examined the role of healthcare providers in care coordination and advocacy
• Current policy constraints limit PACE's scalability and equitable access
• Key recommendations include eligibility expansion and financing reform
• Empowering nurses as leaders is essential for transformative change in care delivery

Abstract