Intus Care, a leading technology provider in the PACE market, is set to host a virtual roundtable on November 14 at 1 p.m. ET, focusing on 'PACE and the Future of Healthcare Data Interoperability.' The event will feature prominent figures in healthcare and the PACE community, including Shawn Bloom, CEO of the National PACE Association, Dr. David Feinberg, Chairman of Oracle Health, and Stephanie Rock, VP of Product at Intus Care.
The discussion aims to address critical issues in healthcare system interoperability, particularly within the PACE model. PACE, or Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is recognized as the gold standard for seniors with complex care needs, allowing 95% of participants to continue living at home. As the U.S. population ages, with adults 65 years or older expected to account for nearly a quarter of the population by 2050, the demand for PACE programs is set to increase significantly.
This roundtable comes at a crucial time when the healthcare industry is grappling with interoperability challenges. For PACE organizations to scale effectively, they require unified documentation systems that can integrate and share data securely. The event will explore what PACE can learn from modern interoperability standards in the broader value-based care community and why an interoperable and modular technology strategy is essential for the model's expansion.
Robbie Felton, CEO of Intus Care, emphasizes the transformative potential of seamless data sharing across care teams in PACE. He notes that while progress has been made, regulatory and technological hurdles still exist. The discussion aims to unpack these challenges and explore solutions that could revolutionize care for the aging population.
This virtual roundtable represents a significant step towards addressing the technological needs of a rapidly growing sector in healthcare. As PACE programs continue to expand, currently serving over 78,500 participants across 33 states, the insights from this discussion could shape the future of elderly care technology and data management. The event underscores the critical role of interoperability in enhancing patient care, operational efficiency, and the overall effectiveness of PACE programs in meeting the complex needs of the elderly population.
