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Committee hears bill to implement PACE program in Minnesota
Summary
The House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee heard testimony on House File 1937 on implementing the Program of All‑Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a model supporters said would let nursing‑home‑eligible adults receive coordinated medical and social services while remaining in their homes and communities.
The House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee heard testimony on House File 1937 on implementing the Program of All‑Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a model supporters said would let nursing‑home‑eligible adults receive coordinated medical and social services while remaining in their homes and communities.
Proponents told the committee PACE combines primary and specialty care, prescription drugs, therapies, transportation, meals and social activities into a single, capitated service package. Representative Reyer, chief author, described the model as “an integrated system of care for older adults who are eligible for nursing home care but who wish to remain in their own homes and communities of choice.” Representatives and testifiers…
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