THE CMS Guide Model with Valerie George, PA and Sonia Sehgal, MD

In this episode, co-hosts Steve and Virginia welcome back Valerie George and Sonia Sehgal to discuss the GUIDE program (Guiding and Improved Dementia Experience), a groundbreaking care initiative launched by CMS in 2023. The GUIDE program offers comprehensive, long-term support for both people living with dementia and their unpaid caregivers, recognizing the significant burden caregivers face. Over the course of eight years, participants receive structured assessments, caregiver support services, and coordinated care management through a multidisciplinary team. Valerie and Sonia share insights into how GUIDE operates, eligibility requirements, and the vital role of caregiver empowerment. Listeners will learn how caregivers can access this resource, what makes GUIDE unique, and how it brings essential services directly to those in need.To learn more: https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guideSend us Fan Mail