Prescription Health

This episode features an informative discussion on the impact of pharmacogenomics (PGx) in PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), led by a panel of innovative medical professionals. Listen in as our guests break down the different aspects of PGx; share how PGx is implemented and utilized within PACE programs; explain case studies and trends; and describe stories of how incorporating PGx into participant care has opti...

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion surrounding topics of PACE participant enrollment and growth. Our panelists share insights into strategies for increased growth both internally and externally, overcoming operational barriers, interdisciplinary team (IDT) solutions regarding enrollment, and heart-warming PACE success stories.

Episode Breakdown:

Intro: 00:00 – 00:31

Guest Introductions: 00:32 – 5:50

Strategies for Growth and E...

Welcome to the first episode of Prescription Health (formerly Keep Up With PACE). In this episode, our guests discuss the trends driving the future of healthcare, the expanding role of pharmacy in value-based care, the barriers that hinder growth, and more.

Episode Breakdown:

Intro: 00:00 – 00:31

Guest Introductions: 00:32 – 03:08

Emerging Trends Driving the Future of Healthcare: 03:09 – 10:19

The Expanding Role Pharmacists/Pharmacy So...

Welcome to our newly expanded podcast, Prescription Health (formerly Keep Up With PACE). We invite you to join us for lively conversations with industry experts that explore emerging developments including innovative models of care, advancements in the application of science and technology, changing dynamics of healthcare consumer expectations, and trends in other value-based care models including PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Car...

In this episode of Keep Up With PACE, Al’Asia Powell, Director of Quality and Patient Safety, Inspira LIFE, outlines the process of preparing for a CMS audit. Her outline consists of a five-phased approach a PACE program should follow – (1) complete a gap analysis, (2) create a plan, (3) execution, (4) implementation, and (5) resolution. In addition to audit preparation, Ms. Powell shares insights on creating a strong culture of co...

Keep Up With PACE kicks off 2023 with guest Peter Fitzgerald, Executive Vice President of Policy and Strategy at the National PACE Association. In this episode, Peter offers insight into the future of PACE with discussions regarding PACE 2.0, PACE policies and bills, the importance of telehealth and other technologies for participants, and growing the PACE workforce. Peter stresses the importance of eliminating barriers by making P...

Keep Up With PACE concludes Season 1 with a compilation of best moments from each episode. Guests include PACE leaders such as Shawn Bloom (CEO of the National PACE Association), Maria Zamora (CEO at Center for Elders’ Independence), and Adam Burrows (Medical Director at Upham’s Corner PACE) who share insights into the future of PACE, successful initiatives they’ve implemented, and heartfelt stories of participants who have benefit...

Host Ankur Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP, interviews Dr. Luz Ramos, Chief Quality Officer and Regional Medical Officer for InnovAge. Dr. Ramos shares the inspirational story of how her parent’s military service affected her pursuit of a medical career, as well as the challenges she faced immigrating from the Philippines to establish her career in the United States. As the Chief Quality Officer and Regional Medical Officer for InnovAge, Dr....

Host Ankur Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP, interviews David Wensel, DO, HMDC, FAAHPM, Chief Medical Officer, Tru Community Care. In this episode, Dr. Wensel shares how Tru Community Care, one of the original legacy hospices, ventured into PACE and its goals for significant growth in both rural and metropolitan areas. He discusses his experiences and dedication to improving hospice and palliative care services to all patients and families on...

Host Ankur Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP, interviews Stephen Gordon, MD, MBA, Founder and CEO of Edenbridge Health. A board-certified geriatrician with a lifelong passion for improving the care of the elderly, Dr. Gordon founded Edenbridge Health in 2016. He continues to practice geriatrics at Upham’s Corner PACE; is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School; holds clinical appointments at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medica...

Host Ankur Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP, interviews Alan Sadowsky, PhD, MSW, Senior Vice President of MorseLife Health System. Dr. Sadowsky has administrative responsibility for the MorseLife Home Care division, which includes Palm Beach PACE, Palm Beach Hospice and Palliative Care, Home Care services, Adult Day Care, Meals on Wheels, and Geriatric Care Management. Dr. Sadowsky serves as a board member for the National PACE Association an...

Host Ankur Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP, interviews Adam Burrows, MD, Medical Director of Upham’s PACE, an organization of the Upham's Corner Health Center. A geriatrician and assistant professor of medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Burrows is active in promoting and supporting integrated models of community-based care for frail and disabled older adults. He is a member of the National PACE Association’s (NPA’...

Host Ankur Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP, interviews Army Colonel (Ret.) Ross Colt, MD, MBA, FAAFP. Dr. Colt has served as the Medical Director for the Gary and Mary West PACE since 2018 and is a family physician with more than two decades of clinical practice experience, including a deep background in academic medicine and leadership in managed care environments. A decorated war veteran, Dr. Colt served two combat tours in Iraq and retire...

Host Ankur Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP, interviews Dan Drake, President and CEO of Trinity Health PACE. Prior to his current role, Dan served as President of Continuing Care for Trinity Mid-Atlantic. Dan was also the Vice President of Continuing Care at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Dan has served on the Pennsylvania Aging Council, and he leads Trinity's Advocacy and Legislative efforts in Pennsylvania. He is a...

Host Ankur Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP, interviews Dr. Samira Beckwith. Dr. Beckwith has served as President and CEO of Hope Healthcare in Southwest Florida for more than 30 years. Within the state of Florida, she served on the Transition Advisory Committee on Health and Wellness, the Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors, and the Long-Term Care Advisory Committee. Dr. Beckwith has also served on the White House Conference on Agi...

Host Ankur Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP, interviews Maria Zamora, CEO at Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI). Maria has been with CEI since March 2021 and has more than 24 years of experience in the healthcare and insurance industries. Prior to joining CEI, Maria served as Vice President of Senior Care Services/PACE at AltaMed Health Services and Regional Executive Director for InnovAge. She serves as Chair and Executive Committee membe...

Host Ankur Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP, interviews Shawn Bloom, President and CEO of the National PACE Association (NPA), on the future of PACE. Shawn has served in this role since 2000; is responsible for the strategic direction, operational activities and overall performance of the association; and leads state-related activities. Prior to joining NPA, Shawn was executive director of the Missouri Association of Homes for the Aging and w...