Florida PACE Providers Association hosts inaugural conference
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Floridant -- Florida PACE Providers Association (FPPA) hosted its inaugural, in-person conference on Tuesday, June 17, welcoming more than 100 guests dedicated to ensuring that every senior in Florida has access to quality health care.

FPPA is a nonprofit, 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to unifying all PACE providers in Florida under a united purpose: to grow and advance the PACE model of care statewide. FPPA is committed to improving the overall health and quality of life of Florida's seniors while ensuring that they are safely receiving the care they need while living at home.

The event provided guests the opportunity to connect with Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) leadership, FPPA board members, and business executives, as well as gain key insights into the development and future of PACE programs in Florida.

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The single-day conference held in Tampa, Florida, offered valuable networking opportunities and insight from PACE industry leaders, including Samira Beckwith, president and CEO of Hope Healthcare, Gwen Southard, business development manager of AnewHealth, and Matt Hudson, executive director of FPPA, who delivered opening remarks.

Featured keynote speaker Secretary Shevaun Harris was appointed by Governor DeSantis in 2025 to lead the Agency for Health Care Administration. Her leadership focuses on accountability, innovation and improving care for Florida's families. Prior to returning to the Agency in 2025, she served more than four years as the Secretary of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) where she established innovative programs and initiatives aimed at promoting self-sufficiency, prevention, and resiliency. Under her leadership, initiatives like the Coordinated Opioid Recovery Network (CORE), the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative and the Child Welfare Accountability System were launched and served as the catalyst for major systems change.

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Additional speakers included Donnie Funderud, vice president of sales and marketing, SenioROI; Debby McNamara, associate principal, Health Management Associates; Laura Ferrara, chief population health officer, IntusCare, Inc; and Shawn Bloom, president and CEO of the National PACE Association. The conference featured a variety of topics, including an audit compliance workshop led by Ferrara and a direct mail campaign workshop led by Funderud. Bloom addressed recent policy changes and their impact on the PACE industry. Additionally, guests participated in exhibitor booth speed networking sessions, and PACE programs attended scheduled one-on-one meetings with Secretary Harris.

To learn more about FPPA, visit FLPace.org.