Below, find on-the-ground perspectives or experiences in implementing PACE, community paramedicine, and community-based palliative care for older adults in rural settings. Featured case studies can help inform organizations interested in implementing these models.
How the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Can Meet the Needs of Dually Eligible Individuals in Rural Communities
This 60-minute Better Care Playbook webinar, made possible through support from the Seven Foundation Collaborative, explored how PACE offers a unique opportunity to address the needs of dually eligible individuals who live in rural communities.
Breaking the Cycle: Missouri Community Paramedicine Program Brings Primary Care to High-Risk Patients
A Missouri-based community paramedicine program improves access to preventive and primary care, while reducing emergency department visits among high-risk and chronically ill patients.
Queen Anne's County Mobile Integrated Community Health (MICH) Program
An integrated community health program serving adults through routine telehealth and in-person visits saw a decrease in hospital and emergency department utilization and significant cost-savings.
Rural Community-Based Palliative Care: Final Report
Evaluation of a rural palliative care program shows promising impact on health outcomes and highlights implementation lessons.
Bringing Palliative Care to Underserved Rural CommunitiesÂ
A large public hospital in Alabama implemented a house-call program that offers palliative care in rural communities.
Evaluation of the Rural PACE Provider Grant Program
The evaluation of rural PACE pilot describes early implementation experiences of 14 sites.
