Create integrated care organizations (ICOs)

Years 2–4 · UHADiscuss this step

PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

replacedYear 2Federal programs

Today

Capitated programs for frail elders eligible for nursing-home care, mostly dual eligibles.

Under the plan

Convert to integrated care organizations paid a risk-adjusted capitated budget.

Trade-off

Preserves a successful integrated model; small programs bear more administrative work to meet ICO rules.