Intus Care, a leading technology provider in the PACE market, will host a virtual roundtable focusing on 'PACE and the Future of Healthcare Data Interoperability.' This event brings together key figures in healthcare and the PACE community to discuss critical issues surrounding healthcare system interoperability. The roundtable will feature prominent speakers including Shawn Bloom, CEO and president of the National PACE Association (NPA), Dr. David Feinberg, Chairman of Oracle Health, and Stephanie Rock, Vice President of Product at Intus Care. Robbie Felton, Cofounder and CEO of Intus Care, will moderate the discussion.
Central to the conversation will be the exploration of interoperability challenges in healthcare systems, with a particular focus on the PACE model. The discussion aims to address what the PACE community can learn from modern interoperability standards used in the broader value-based care community and why PACE requires an interoperable and modular technology strategy as it expands. This event is particularly significant given the growing importance of PACE in the U.S. healthcare landscape. PACE is recognized as a comprehensive, integrated health plan for frail and high-cost individuals who require nursing home level care. The model's goal is to provide care that allows participants to continue living at home and in their communities, with 95% of participants currently able to do so.
As the U.S. population ages, with adults 65 years or older projected to increase by 30% to 82 million by 2050, the demand for PACE programs is expected to rise significantly. Currently, there are 178 PACE programs serving over 78,500 participants across 33 states and the District of Columbia. The expansion of PACE underscores the critical need for advanced technology solutions that can meet the unique requirements of these programs. A key challenge is developing a unified documentation system that can integrate and share data securely and seamlessly across different healthcare providers and systems.
Robbie Felton emphasized the importance of this discussion, stating that the future of interoperability in PACE lies in seamless data sharing across care teams, empowering providers to deliver truly coordinated, patient-centered care. He acknowledged that while progress has been made, regulatory and technological hurdles still exist, but overcoming these challenges could unlock unprecedented value and transform how we care for our aging population. This virtual roundtable represents a significant step toward addressing these critical issues in healthcare data interoperability. It provides a platform for industry leaders to share insights and potentially shape the future of technology use in PACE programs and broader healthcare systems.
The event is open to anyone interested in interoperability, healthcare, and PACE. Registration is currently open, and a recording will be made available for those unable to attend the live session. As healthcare continues to evolve, particularly in the care of elderly populations, discussions like this roundtable are crucial for driving innovation and improving patient care. The insights gained from this event could potentially influence future policies and technologies in healthcare data management, ultimately benefiting both care providers and patients in the PACE program and beyond.
