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PocketRN and Modivcare announce a National Strategic Partnership to test Medicare Dementia Care model. Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, a CMS Innovation Center Program, Aims to Increase Care Coordination, Support for Caregivers WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Today, PocketRN, a leader in virtual nursing, and Modivcare, a leading provider of non-emergency transportation, personal care services, and monitoring solutions, announced they will form a National Strategic Partnership to test the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Under CMS' Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, PocketRN 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. Modivcare's partnership with PocketRN is rooted in the fact that a significant portion of their client base has a dementia diagnosis. Their subsidiary companies, All Metro Health Care (NY and FL), A&B Homecare Solutions (CT), CareGivers America (PA), Carefinders Total Care (NJ), Panhandle Support Services (WV), Multicultural Home Care (MA), Freedom Home Care (MA), and Independence Healthcare Corp. (MA) provide daily care for people living with dementia, and respite care for their caregivers, making this alliance a strategic and logical decision. 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. "We couldn't be more thrilled to bring our revolutionary Nurse for Life model to the millions of dementia patients and families who need it most," said PocketRN CEO, Jenna Morgenstern-Gaines. "With PocketRN, patients and families get unwavering support from a dedicated, trusted nurse as they navigate the complexities of managing dementia at NO cost to them. Nurses are hands-down the best clinicians to be the 'glue' for patients and their families throughout their dementia journey they've been doing so forever, and it's high-time their work is valued by our system." "People living with dementia and their caregivers need consistent, dependable support to help them navigate care at home," said Marshalina "Marsha" Ramos, DNP, RN, Chief Executive Officer of Personal Care Services at Modivcare. "Our teams understand the realities families face every day and the importance of having the right care and resources in place. Through our partnership with PocketRN, we can bring together in-home support and virtual nursing to better support eligible individuals and the caregivers who care for them." PocketRN's partnership with Modivcare to deliver 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. About Modivcare Modivcare is transforming healthcare by connecting people with the care they need, wherever they are. Modivcare serves a diverse array of patient populations, from children to older adults, delivering reliable, high-quality care to people living in communities ranging from large, densely populated urban areas to sparsely populated rural communities. The Company's value-based solutions ensure members receive the essential care they need, helping its members manage risks, reduce costs, and improve health outcomes. Modivcare is a leading provider of non-emergency transportation, personal care services, and monitoring solutions. To learn more about Modivcare, please visit www.modivcare.com. Modivcare refers to Modivcare Topco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, that provides healthcare services under its licensed and credentialed entities. About PocketRN PocketRN gives patients, families, and caregivers a Nurse for Life. Its mission is to close the gap between home and healthcare by: enabling nurses to care proactively and continuously at the top of their license, enabling caregivers with peace of mind and the confidence to support others, and enabling patients to access whole-person, trusted, empathetic care when and where they want it. PocketRN is the glue that holds together fragmented experiences in care so that partners, clinicians, patients, and families get back more of what they need: quality time. For more information, visit www.pocketrn.com or engage with PocketRN on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. 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Best Foot Forward joins with other health care partners for Annual 'Paint the Gap' event in San Antonio during MHPA26. Gathering to Bring Medicaid Leaders Together to Support 'Any Baby Can of San Antonio' with $5K+ Donation Paint the Gap is about what happens after Healthcare Industry Today identify a need. Technology can help Healthcare Industry Today find the gap, but closing it takes people, partnerships, and action." - Adam Kustin, BFF's Chief Growth Officer SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ - Best Foot Forward (BFF), a health resource management company specializing in helping managed care organizations engage their health plan members, announced they are joining forces this week with Blueberry Pediatrics, GeneDx, Modivcare, and Sagitec to host the 2nd Annual Paint the Gap: Cocktails, Art & Connection during Medicaid Health Plans of America's (MHPA) Annual Conference in San Antonio. This year's Paint the Gap will also extend that commitment into the San Antonio community through a $5,000+ donation to Any Baby Can of San Antonio, a Southwest Texas nonprofit serving families who have a child or youth with a chronic illness or special needs. Built around the message "Technology Finds the Gap. Connection Closes It," Paint the Gap focuses on the idea that identifying a healthcare need is only one part of the solution. Together technology and data can help uncover gaps, but meaningful engagement, collaboration, and human connection are also key to helping members access the care and resources they need. Best Foot Forward in town to attend MHPA26 and strengthen its advocacy for serving Medicaid populations, provides the ideal opportunity to convene and collaborate with other healthcare executives, policymakers, beneficiary advocates, and healthcare innovators from across the country to continue the conversation around what it takes to turn identified needs into meaningful outcomes. "BFF stands behind the concept that every member of the Medicaid community has a role to play in enhancing access and improving outcomes," explains BFF co-Founder Byron Dennis. "We are very pleased to bring our unique perspective and expertise to the Paint the Gap conversation which addresses the complex barriers facing Medicaid members and improving access." This year, that message extends beyond the healthcare industry through support for Any Baby Can of San Antonio. BFF and its Paint the Gap partners will make a $5,000+ donation to the nonprofit in connection with the event, creating a tangible community impact in the city hosting this year's MHPA conference. "Paint the Gap is about what happens after we identify a need. Technology can help us find the gap, but closing it takes people, partnerships, and action, says Adam Kustin, BFF's Chief Growth Officer. "As we bring the Medicaid community together in San Antonio, it was important to us that the impact of this event also extends into the wider community hosting us." Taking place on September 29, the 2nd Annual Paint the Gap reception was officially co-hosted by Best Foot Forward, Blueberry Pediatrics, GeneDx, Modivcare, and Sagitec, bringing together organizations serving different areas of the healthcare ecosystem around the shared Paint the Gap message. Best Foot Forward's mission is to assist healthcare organizations and government insurance payors by locating, re-establishing contact with, and connecting hard-to-reach, high-utilization, or target-risk members to appropriate healthcare resources and support programs. BFF is recognized within the healthcare management industry for delivering best-in-class engagement results among populations often categorized as "Unable to Contact" (UTC). About Best Foot Forward Sales, Inc. Best Foot Forward (BFF), a certified minority-owned and HITRUST-certified business, is headquartered in South Florida, with offices in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Georgia. BFF provides insight-driven healthcare engagement solutions focused on helping managed care organizations connect, communicate, and engage with difficult-to-reach member populations through phone and digital outreach strategies. www.bestfootforwardsales.com About Any Baby Can of San Antonio Any Baby Can of San Antonio provides support and resources to families of children facing serious health and developmental challenges. The organization works with families to help them navigate complex circumstances and connect with services and support. https://abcofswtx.org/ About MHPA26 The Medicaid Health Plans of America Annual Conference (MHPA26) takes place September 28-30, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk. The conference brings together Medicaid managed care leaders, policymakers, advocates and healthcare innovators to address challenges and opportunities facing Medicaid and the populations it serves. https://medicaidconference.com/ Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Healthcare Industry Today do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.