Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience
(GUIDE) Model Aims to Increase Care Coordination, Support
for Caregivers
ST.
LOUIS, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
EmpowerMe Wellness 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. Under CMS' Guiding an
Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, EmpowerMe
Wellness 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.
"We believe EmpowerMe Wellness' holistic,
multidisciplinary approach to care will make an excellent match for
GUIDE."
"CMS is excited to partner with EmpowerMe Wellness 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 key 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 help line; 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.
"All of us at EmpowerMe Wellness are excited and honored to have
been chosen to provide dementia care services for GUIDE as part of
our EmpowerMe 360 clinical model," said Josh Stevens, EmpowerMe's Founder and CEO. "With
fully integrated care coordination, therapy, pharmacy, and other
wellness services, EmpowerMe 360 is purpose-built to drive improved
health outcomes for seniors living with chronic health conditions.
We believe our holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care will
make an excellent match for GUIDE's goals."
EmpowerMe Wellness' 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 large academic medical centers, small group
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 EmpowerMe Wellness
A tech-enabled,
multidisciplinary healthcare organization, EmpowerMe Wellness is on
a mission to improve the lives of seniors. EmpowerMe enriches
senior living communities nationwide through fully integrated
healthcare services, including on-site therapy, care coordination,
pharmacy services, and medical services. Our focus is on building
relationships that drive positive outcomes and build healthier,
happier tomorrows for older adults. Headquartered in St.
Louis, Missouri, EmpowerMe serves seniors in more than 35
states across the country. To learn more, visit empowerme.com
today.
Media Contact
Luke CJ Smith
lsmith@empowerme.com
844.502.7996
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