Dr. Heidi Marlin has been appointed medical director of the HopeWest Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Mesa County.
In her new role, Marlin will provide medical services to PACE participants while also addressing social determinants of health and supporting teams caring for participants.
“I’m so excited that Dr. Marlin felt inspired to take on this role, ensuring that people are able to age safely at home,” said Cassie Mitchell, president and chief executive officer of HopeWest. “With her focus on delivery of care, she will not only ensure quality services for our PACE participants, but also provide support and direction to each of our interdisciplinary team members.”
Marlin has worked at HopeWest since 2011. She brings to her duties experience in hospice, geriatric and palliative medicine as well as chronic disease management and team-based care.
PACE provides a range of services, including primary and specialty medical care, prescription medications, medical equipment, physical and occupational therapy, dietary counseling and transportation. The program is designed to help participants live at home for as long as possible.
The program delivers some services in participants’ homes, but also delivers a range of services from a 35,000-square-foot day center in Grand Junction.
Services are funded through Medicare federal health insurance for those 65 and older as well as Medicaid, a joint federal and state program offering health coverage for individuals who meet certain functional and financial requirements.
Participants must be at least 55 years old. They also must meet the criteria for care at a nursing facility, but also be able to live safely in the community with the assistance of PACE services.
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