Geriatric Physician - Growing Healthcare Organization

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SUMMIT ELDERCARE (www.summiteldercare.org)

Fallon Healths Summit Elder Care program one of the largest PACE programs (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) in the country and the very first PACE program in the nation to be associated with a Health Plan. As a Physician in this field, this is a great alternative for Primary Care and Internal Medicine doctors who are tired of being tied to high volume and RVUs. We have a quality over quantity approach and patient load is under 10 on most days.

Summit ElderCare currently already serves residents of Hampden County, Worcester County, and the communities of Easthampton, Granby, Hudson, Marlborough, Southampton and South Hadley. We help give elderly adults and their caregivers an innovative choice in health care as a welcome alternative to nursing home care. Participants in Summit ElderCare have access to most medical services through a Summit ElderCare site while they keep living in their own homes and communities. Summit ElderCare provides individualized quality care by a team of geriatric care professionals who work together with participants and caregivers to address each individual's specific needs. This Interdisciplinary team of professionals is an essential component of the Summit ElderCare PACE program and uses a collaborative approach to care FALLON HEALTH (www.fchp.org)

About Fallon Health
Founded in 1977, Fallon Health is a leading health care services organization that supports the diverse and changing needs of those we serve. In addition to offering innovative health insurance solutions and a variety of Medicaid and Medicare products, we excel in creating unique health care programs and services that provide coordinated, integrated care for seniors and individuals with complex health needs. Fallon has consistently ranked among the nations top health plans, and is accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for its HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid products. For more information, visit fallonhealth.org.


Highlights of Summit ElderCare
Primary care physicians and staff with expertise in geriatrics (the care of older adults)
Specialty care
Full prescription drug coverage
100% hospitalization coverage
Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Adult day health program
Medical transportation
Family caregiver support
Specialized dementia and geriatric care

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