CareAtHome Medical Group, Partnering with Vesta Healthcare, Selected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model
July 08 2024 - 5:37PM
Business Wire
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE)
Model Aims to Increase Care Coordination and Caregiver Support
Today, CareAtHome Medical Group announced they have been
selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed
to support people living with dementia and their caregivers
starting in July 2025. Under CMS’ Guiding an Improved Dementia
Experience (GUIDE) Model, CareAtHome will be one of almost 400
participants building Dementia Care Programs (DCPs) across the
country, working to increase care coordination and improve access
to services and supports, including respite care, for people living
with dementia and their caregivers. They will partner with Vesta
Healthcare, a leading healthcare services organization, and their
network of home-based care providers to deliver the GUIDE program
in 11 states.
“CMS is excited to partner with CareAtHome and Vesta Healthcare
under the GUIDE Model,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita
Brooks-LaSure. “GUIDE is a new approach to how Medicare will pay
for the care of people living with dementia. The GUIDE participants
are envisioning new ways to support not only people living with
dementia but also to reduce strain on the people who care for them
so that more Americans can remain in their homes and communities,
rather than in institutions.”
Launched on July 1, 2024, the GUIDE Model will test a new
payment approach for essential supportive services furnished to
people living with dementia, including comprehensive,
person-centered assessments and care plans; care coordination; 24/7
access to an interdisciplinary care team member or helpline; and
certain respite services to support caregivers. People with
dementia and their caregivers will have the assistance and support
of a Care Navigator to help them access clinical and non-clinical
services such as meals and transportation through community-based
organizations.
“We are proud to be part of this innovative new program from CMS
to support patients with dementia and their caregivers. The
additional resources and assistance for caregivers included in the
GUIDE model will positively impact patients’ ability to manage
their health and maintain independence from the comfort of home,”
added Randy Klein, CEO of Vesta Healthcare. “Vesta Healthcare, in
partnership with CareAtHome and our network of home care provider
partners, are excited to deliver even more for patients and their
caregivers to help alleviate the daily complexities of care and
improve quality of life.”
Participation in the GUIDE Model will help people living with
dementia, and their caregivers have access to education and
support, such as training programs on best practices for caring for
a loved one living with dementia. The GUIDE Model also provides
respite services for certain people, enabling caregivers to take
temporary breaks from their caregiving responsibilities. Respite is
being tested under the GUIDE Model to assess its effect on helping
caregivers continue to care for their loved ones at home,
preventing or delaying the need for facility care.
GUIDE Participants represent a wide range of health care
providers, including small-group physician practices,
community-based organizations, health systems, hospice agencies,
and other practices.
This model delivers on a promise in the Biden Administration’s
Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and
Supporting Caregivers and aligns with the National Plan to Address
Alzheimer’s Disease.
For more information on CMS’ GUIDE Model, please visit
https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guide.
About Vesta Healthcare
Vesta Healthcare is a leader in providing innovative, home-based
healthcare solutions. Vesta Healthcare partners with healthcare
organizations to deliver comprehensive support and real-time
interventions for elderly patients and those with significant
healthcare needs, using proprietary technology to enhance care
delivery and patient outcomes.
About CareAtHome PC
CareAtHome Medical Group is a national independent medical group
that provides clinical care via telemedicine to patients with
chronic conditions and home-based care needs. CareAtHome’s team of
Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Health Coaches,
and Care Coordinators are available 24/7 to Medicare and
Medicaid-eligible patients.
To learn more, visit www.vestahealthcare.com and follow us on
LinkedIn.
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