InnovAge Leaders Share PACE Expertise and Innovation at National PACE Association Conference

InnovAge was proud to participate in the National PACE Association (NPA) Annual Conference in Denver. The event brought together leaders from across the PACE community to advance care for older adults and strengthen the future of this important model of care.

As a member of the conference planning committee, InnovAge also welcomed attendees to tours of its Loveland, Denver, Aurora and Thornton centers, offering a firsthand look at how the PACE model supports older adults in their communities. Each tour drew a full bus of attendees, with center leadership showcasing the program in practice.



As the nation's largest provider of PACE by participants served, InnovAge continues to support the evolution of value-based, community-centered care through clinical innovation, operational excellence and a commitment to helping older adults remain independent and engaged in their communities.

Several InnovAge leaders took the stage during conference sessions focused on key priorities shaping the future of PACE, including interdisciplinary care delivery, quality improvement, workforce excellence, risk adjustment and expanding access to eligible seniors.

InnovAge Speakers and Sessions Include:

Primary Care Symposium

Dr. Sepideh Chegini, Center Medical Director, Sacramento, and Dr. Gabriel Silversmith, Functional Medical Director, Transform & Strategy, shared best practices for strengthening interdisciplinary care in PACE. Discussions focused on managing complex needs, including dementia care, wound care, complex case discussions, emergency department utilization, on-demand home-based acute care and high-quality end-of-life care pathways.

Quality Symposium

Dr. Steve Mack, Functional Medical Director, Standards & Compliance, Jeremy Wellauer, DPT, Regional Director, Therapy, and Kristin Friedrich, OTR/L, Regional Director, Therapy, shared insights on how foundational PACE principles continue to drive quality, innovation, participant outcomes and organizational excellence. Their sessions explored the role of data-informed decision-making, stronger care coordination, operational excellence, workforce engagement and innovative approaches to addressing the complex needs of older adults.

The Untapped Channel: How Medicare Brokers Can Help PACE Reach More Eligible Seniors

Olivia Thomason, Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development, moderated a panel discussion on how Medicare brokers can help PACE reach more eligible seniors. Panelists included InnovAge's Steven Mezidor, Broker and Strategic Account Manager, and partners from Advocate Health.

How to Manage Key 2026 PACE Risk Adjustment Changes with Multiple H Plans

Stephanie Wilson, Executive Director, Risk Adjustment, discussed upcoming risk adjustment changes and strategies to support PACE organizations in navigating evolving requirements. Her session highlighted documentation improvement efforts and the role of technology and AI in supporting risk adjustment programs, coding teams, and providers.

Beyond the conference sessions, InnovAge leaders and team members connected with colleagues from across the PACE community, exchanging ideas and sharing perspectives on opportunities to strengthen care delivery.

The conference reinforced the importance of collaboration, innovation and continued investment in approaches that help older adults live healthier, more independent lives. InnovAge looks forward to building on these conversations and advancing the PACE model alongside its peers.

Watch InnovAge feature videos and testimonials from participants, staff, and cargivers on our InnovAge Media Page.