Exploring PACE Programs
We provide provides PACE consulting services for state Medicaid agencies evaluating the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly as part of their long-term services and supports strategy. We help states conduct PACE feasibility assessments, analyze eligible populations and market readiness, evaluate operational and policy considerations, and develop informed implementation strategies that support sustainable Medicaid programs.
Evaluating Whether PACE Aligns with
State LTSS Goals
For states considering the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model, early planning is critical. PACE can offer an integrated approach to serving older adults and individuals with significant care needs by combining Medicare and Medicaid services under a coordinated, community-based model.
Before launching a program, states must evaluate whether PACE aligns with population needs, existing long-term services and supports (LTSS) strategies, state agency administrative capacity, provider capacity, geographic considerations, and broader delivery system priorities.
Myers & Stauffer supports state Medicaid agencies in conducting thoughtful, objective assessments of PACE opportunities. Our work helps states determine whether PACE is the right fit, where it may be most effective, and how it could complement existing LTSS programs.
Support for States Considering PACE
PACE is one component of a broader continuum of care that may also include home and community-based services (HCBS), nursing facility services, and managed care delivery models.
We help states evaluate how PACE may align with priorities such as:
Successful PACE programs depend on sufficient eligible populations, appropriate service demand, and viable service areas.
We support states through analysis of:
States must consider how PACE would operate alongside existing Medicaid programs and contracted delivery systems.
We help agencies assess interactions with:
Exploring PACE also requires understanding operational responsibilities and policy choices associated with program launch.
We assist states in evaluating:
PACE exploration often involves multiple stakeholders, including state agencies, providers, advocates, and community organizations.
We support structured planning processes that help states gather input, evaluate options, and build consensus around future direction.
Our support may include:
States need practical analysis, not assumptions—when considering new delivery models.
We provide clear, defensible insights through:
Connected to Broader LTSS Strategy
PACE planning is most effective when considered within the broader Medicaid delivery system rather than as a standalone initiative. States often integrate PACE planning with related efforts, including home and community-based services, Medicaid managed care oversight and compliance, dual eligible integration, nursing facility reimbursement and oversight, and broader program transformation and strategic planning to create a more coordinated, sustainable approach to care.
Why Agencies Hire Myers & Stauffer
Myers & Stauffer works exclusively with government-sponsored health and human services programs.
We do not contract with providers or PACE organizations, allowing us to provide independent, conflict-free advice focused solely on the interests of the state and the populations it serves.
Whether a state is beginning initial exploration or conducting a formal feasibility review, we help agencies evaluate PACE opportunities with clarity and confidence.
Our focus is on practical, objective guidance that helps states determine the right path forward for their LTSS systems and the people they serve.
Connect With Our Team
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Jared Duzan, CFE
Principal
Email: jduzan@mslc.com
Phone Number: 317-409-4194
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