Pace Program

I interviewed for a job with a pace employer. It sounds like it's a government grant program that provides care for elderly that would otherwise require nursing home placement. My understanding is that the pace program is kinda like an HMO and members stay within the pace designated area. Members in the program are provided with all their health care services such as medicatiosn, md visits, Physical therapy, home care services,day care services. The goal of the program appears to be keeping the elderly living independently as long as possible. Pace programs may also facilitate the admission of a senior to a nursing home facilty within the pace network of providers. Although, the programs are federally funded through government grants, independent healthcare organizations provide the the services. The providers are determined by the healthcare organization who receives funding from government grants. It sounds almost like an HMO. I was informed RN's do the case management aspect for pace providers.