GAPC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Presented by Matt Hudson - Executive Director, Florida PACE Providers Association

This program will provide an overview of PACE, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, and its role in helping nursing-home-eligible older adults remain safely at home while receiving coordinated, patient-centered health care and long-term support services. Drawing on Matt Hudson’s extensive experience in health care policy, operations, and PACE leadership, the session will explain how the PACE model works, how it differs from traditional Medicaid long-term care, and why its outcomes demonstrate a meaningful impact for participants, families, communities, and taxpayers. The presentation will also highlight the continued growth of PACE in Florida, including several counties where services are coming soon.

Key takeaways:

• What is the PACE model of care
• How does the PACE model of care differ from traditional Medicaid LTC
• Why are the PACE model of care outcomes so drastically better than other models of care.
• Where is the fastest growing model of care coming next

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WEDNESDAY - June 10, 2026

Virtual - Zoom | Noon to 1:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION

• Members - FREE (Included as a benefit of membership)
• Guests are invited to attend one meeting before submitting an application for membership. Email GAPC HERE for more information.
• • Guardian guests - FREE
  • Non-guardian guests - $25.00

All education programs will apply for one (1) hour CE for Professional Guardians

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PROGRAM SPONSOR

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SPEAKER BIO

Matt Hudson is a health care professional who has spent 35 years in health care policy and business operations with a background in emergency preparedness and operations. He is currently the executive director of Florida PACE Providers Association, which allows seniors to stay at home while engaging in community activities and receiving patient-centered health care services. Matt is also the vice president of Hope PACE, a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly that provides total care to seniors in Southwest Florida. Previously, he served as a Golden Gate Fire District commissioner from 2002 to 2007 and as a former member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2007 to 2016. He was speaker pro tempore during his final two years and chair of the Health Care Appropriations Committee for six years. A highly sought-after speaker on the national circuit, Matt is also an accomplished high school and college baseball and softball umpire. He lives in Tallahassee with his wife and two pugs. Matt has two adult children and four grandchildren.