Medicare’s new ACCESS Model includes a dedicated focus on kidney health. Here’s what that means for Florida seniors with CKD, hypertension, or diabetes — and how to enroll.
Category Archives: CMS Innovation Models
GUIDE Model v3.0: What Changed for Florida Dementia Families on July 1, 2026
CMS updated the GUIDE Model on July 1, 2026. Here’s what the v3.0 changes mean for Florida families navigating dementia — including the respite benefit increase to $2,625/year — and what stays the same.
Beating the National GUIDE Benchmark — Florida Elder Care Results (Q4 2025 → Q1 2026)
Across two consecutive CMS reporting periods, Florida Elder Care outperformed the national GUIDE benchmark on acute-care utilization — and widened the gap. See the Q4 2025 to Q1 2026 results.
CMS GUIDE Model in Miami-Dade: A Complete Guide for Families Navigating Dementia Care
The CMS GUIDE Model is an 8-year Medicare program that provides comprehensive dementia care, 24/7 support, care navigation, and up to $2,500/year in respite benefits at no additional cost to qualifying Medicare beneficiaries. Learn how Miami-Dade families access these benefits through Florida Elder Care’s telehealth-enabled GUIDE program.
What Is the CMS ACCESS Model? A Guide for Medicare Patients with Chronic Conditions
The CMS ACCESS Model is a 10-year Medicare innovation program launching July 2026 that transforms how chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, chronic pain, and depression are managed in elderly patients. Learn how Florida Elder Care participates and what it means for your care.
See How Florida Elder Care Compares — CMS GUIDE Model, Q4 2025 Results
Florida Elder Care outperforms the national GUIDE cohort on the majority of Q4 2025 utilization metrics — fewer hospital admissions, ED visits, and observation stays. See the data and refer a patient today.
What Is the CMS GUIDE Model? Free Dementia Care for Medicare Patients Explained
DEMENTIA CARE What Is the CMS GUIDE Model? Free Dementia Care for Medicare Patients Explained By Dr. Manoj Bhattarai, MD · Board-Certified Geriatrician · 8 min read If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, you may feel overwhelmed by the challenges ahead. Managing medications, coordinating doctor visits, ensuring home safety, andContinue reading “What Is the CMS GUIDE Model? Free Dementia Care for Medicare Patients Explained”