# For-Profit Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly Plans and Patient Characteristics

## TL;DR

This study examines the characteristics and healthcare use of elderly Medicare patients in PACE plans based on whether the plans are for-profit or not.

## Contribution

The study provides insights into how ownership type affects patient demographics and healthcare utilization in PACE plans.

## Key findings

- For-profit PACE plans enrolled patients with different health and socioeconomic characteristics compared to non-profit plans.
- Healthcare use patterns varied significantly between for-profit and non-profit PACE plans.
- Patients in for-profit plans had higher rates of hospitalization and emergency department visits.

## Abstract

This cohort study describes characteristics and health care use patterns of Medicare enrollees in Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) plans by ownership type.