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PACE—Did This Geriatric Gem Sparkle for Older Adults During the Pandemic?
September 15, 2021 | Perspective
What does a shift from center- to home-based care look like? Three-quarters of PACE organizations told us how they responded to Covid-19. Learn more about their agile responses, like providing groceries and meals, activity kits, and even overnight stays.
Altarum Leads Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s New Early Childhood Systems Technical Assistance and Coordination Center
August 27, 2021 | Announcement
The program supports states and non-profit organizations as they build integrated maternal and early childhood comprehensive systems of care that are equitable, sustainable, and inclusive of the health system.
Altarum Research Article Honored at SNEB 2021
August 16, 2021 | Announcement
Altarum co-authored a research article “Breastfeeding Duration Is Associated with WIC Site-Level Breastfeeding Support Practices,” which was selected for the 2021 Best Article Award by the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB).
PACE is the Place—An Overview of Highlights and Expert Insights on Expanding a High-Performing Program and Model of Care
August 12, 2021 | Perspective
Read an overview of the event and glean expert insights on how necessity is sparking innovation and growth, how proper evaluation and expanded policies can bolster the program’s impact, and how the future of PACE can build on what already makes the model exceptional.
The Health Care Jobs Recovery Stagnates for Women in 2021
August 02, 2021 | Perspective
In this blog, we update our prior work with Bureau of Labor Statistics data through May 2021 and find that health care job growth for women in 2021 has completely stagnated and actually turned negative, with 27,000 fewer women employed in health care in May 2021 compared to last December.
Altarum Seminar Offers a Large, Lively, and Timely Conversation on the PACE Model of Care
July 23, 2021 | Announcement
On July 14, Altarum brought together dozens of Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) leaders and experts, policymakers, and advocates to provide an in-depth look at the PACE program and its ability to meet the needs of a growing Medicare population. Watch a recording of the event.
Michael Monson Appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of Altarum by Board of Trustees
June 24, 2021 | Press Release
The Altarum Board of Trustees has selected Michael Monson to serve as CEO and president, where he will oversee the next stage of Altarum’s expansion and impact of solutions to advance health equity; public health technology; and Medicaid, Medicare, and Exchange programs.
New Alzheimer’s Drug is Projected to Increase National Health Expenditures by More Than One Percent
June 16, 2021 | Perspective
Altarum's experts explore how a new Alzheimer’s drug could increase national health expenditures by more than one percent.