Developing a PACE Program
PACE offers many rewards for health care providers and local communities. These programs co-exist well with newer forms of senior living, from assisted living to continuing care retirement communities. However, the process to develop a PACE program is time consuming and complex. Altitude Edge Consultants helps providers determine their candidacy as a PACE site and how to effectively establish a program quickly. Our work reduces your risk.
Our PACE development process
Strategic Planning: Altitude Edge has a well-developed process which will result in a strategic plan that will conserve resources while maximizing your efforts. We can develop a roadmap for efficient and cost-effective implementation and operations.
Free Initial Consultation: Is a PACE program for you? At no charge, we can discuss the pros and cons of a PACE model for your community. We can also explain how Altitude Edge can work with you to explain what a PACE program is, and what you should expect when embarking on program implementation.
PACE Feasibility Study: Before initiating a PACE program, it is absolutely essential that a systematic analysis of demographic and market factors be completed to ensure that the program is a good alternative for you. This undertaking can greatly reduce the risk of your potential investment for a PACE program. Altitude Edge will develop an objective and thorough feasibility study and provide you with a realistic assessment for a go or no-go decision.
Our feasibility process:
- Statistical demographic analysis
- Field analysis, including focus groups with stakeholders
- Program review
- Financial feasibility
- Market feasibility
- Key findings
After our review, you will know if market conditions will support a PACE program.
PACE Application/Submission: The PACE application is a major undertaking. Your organization must be able to articulately describe how your PACE program would function. Altitude Edge has been designated a PACE Technical Assistance Center by the National PACE Association. Prospective PACE providers can benefit enormously from our expertise in understanding and submitting a successful PACE application.
PACE Business Plan Development: Gaining PACE approval is a positive first step. Altitude Edge will develop a PACE business plan that incorporates feasibility study findings, operational analysis, mission and governance compatibility, strategic alignment, identification of service area and analysis of PACE center location(s), marketing and enrollment plans, financial analysis and projections. We will prepare a summary of recommendations and present the business plan for your PACE program in person.
Enrollment Projections and Planning: Once a PACE program is functional, it is essential to build enrollment. Altitude Edge can offer strategies for building census in the program. As enrollment grows, we can help you to ensure the integrated approach for care is functioning efficiently.
PACE Operations Training: Getting a PACE program up and running is a major undertaking. Altitude Edge has developed a rigorous curriculum to train prospective PACE Organizations on the daily details of PACE operations. This curriculum is delivered at a designated PACE training center. This multi-day training covers all aspects of operating a PACE program, including operations, marketing and finance.
Leadership Development and Physician Training: Physicians play an integral role in the success of a PACE program. As your PACE program is being developed, we have the expertise and experience to educate and support physicians as they become immersed in this inclusive care model.
Ongoing Support and Training: Altitude Edge is invested in your long-term success as a PACE provider. We can keep you abreast of changing federal and state requirements for PACE, help maximize the program’s potential and guide future expansion.
Our PACE marketing offerings:
Integrated Marketing Plan: Opening a new PACE is a major undertaking on many levels. Altitude Edge can assist you with developing a comprehensive marketing plan that can raise your visibility in your marketplace, educate health care professionals and consumers about this exciting health care model, and build program census. This marketing plan will incorporate strategies and tactics appropriate for your local market and a timeline for executing various activities.
Start-up Kit: To establish your PACE in the community and market the new offering, Altitude Edge can create a marketing start-up kit of materials necessary to communicate with various audiences that want to know about this innovative health care option. Complete with all the marketing materials you will need, the start-up kit will give you a cohesive look and feel for your PACE as well as communicate concisely how PACE can help those in your community.
For more information, please contact:
Altitude Edge Consultants
info@altitudeedge.com
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