NPA Tracks Reorganization of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

ALEXANDRIA, VA – APRIL 3, 2025 – The National PACE Association (NPA) is tracking efforts to reorganize the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including reported staffing cuts.

“We in the PACE community are excited about the growth that PACE is experiencing,” said Shawn Bloom, president and CEO of NPA. “We are reassured to hear reports that PACE growth was a consideration during the HHS reorganization process. We have a long history of working in partnership with CMS in pursuit of our shared mission of improving care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries in need of long-term services and supports.”

The PACE model of care was created as a partnership between the federal and state governments and health care providers to support older Americans’ wish for person-centered care in their community.  The program has a long history of innovation and integrating Medicare and Medicaid resources into a seamless and cost-effective delivery model. 

The success of the model has led to its rapid growth in recent years due to the recognition of PACE as a successful model for meeting the needs of older adults in the community. 

“NPA is eager to continue our work with HHS and CMS to ensure that access to PACE services is uninterrupted and that PACE growth and expansion continues to meet the growing need for community-based senior care in America,” Bloom said.