Carlsbad, CALIF. and Boca Raton, FLA. (Aug. 20, 2025) – Ceresti Health (Ceresti), a CMS GUIDE participant and leader in tech-enabled dementia care, has partnered with Florida-based REACH ACO ASAAR Medical (ASAAR) to transform the delivery of dementia care and drive scalable impact across accountable care organization (ACO) performance by activating family caregivers as essential members of the care team.

Ceresti’s turnkey platform has engaged thousands of Medicare patients and their caregivers through a proven, personalized experience that empowers caregivers with tools, education and personalized coaching. The result: fewer avoidable hospitalizations, better care plan adherence, and a powerful reduction in total cost of care — all without adding administrative burden to physicians or ACOs.

“With dementia prevalence rising nationwide, partnerships like the one between Ceresti and ASAAR are essential to scaling high-impact care that activates caregivers and supports ACO success,” said Dirk Soenksen, CEO of Ceresti Health. “Through personalized education, access to resources and expert coaching, we enable caregivers to become confident, informed participants in the care team.”

This partnership arrives as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launches the (GUIDE) model Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience, a historic investment in dementia care. The GUIDE model opens the door for ACOs to engage an underserved, high-risk population through a federally-funded initiative that improves patient experience, activates family caregivers and unlocks new shared savings. As a CMS-selected GUIDE participant, Ceresti delivers a program purpose-built solution that delivers immediate access for ACOs – with zero out-of-pocket-costs, and minimal operational lift. 

Across the country, millions of family members step into caregiving roles without training, tools, or support. Ceresti’s platform changes that by turning overwhelmed caregivers into confident care partners, improving coordination and reducing unnecessary medical utilization. In addition, Ceresti offers physicians a no-risk model that is guaranteed to increase ACO shared savings model by  engaging a historically hard-to-reach population—dementia patients and their caregivers—who typically remain disconnected from traditional clinical programs. The company’s independently validated results show a 30%+ reduction in medical costs and over 40% fewer avoidable hospitalizations over a 12-month period.

“ASAAR is committed to delivering smarter care models that empower physicians and families alike,” said Anjan Patel, CEO of ASAAR Medical. “Ceresti’s solution and its alignment with the GUIDE model perfectly support our vision - a dementia care approach that is proactive, tech-enabled and tailored to how care actually happens: at home, with caregivers.” 

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About Ceresti Health

Ceresti Health is a tech-enabled dementia care provider with a differentiated model of care that activates family caregivers to improve outcomes and significantly reduce the high and largely hidden healthcare costs associated with dementia. Independently validated clinical studies found that Ceresti reduced avoidable hospitalizations by more than 40%. Ceresti has been selected to participate in the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center. The goal of the GUIDE Model is to increase access to much-needed support for people living with dementia and their caregivers. To learn more about Ceresti Health, visit www.ceresti.com. 

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About ASAAR Medical

ASAAR Medical, a Boca Raton FL-based ACO REACH Organization designed to help with all aspects of growing and guiding medical practices so that they can provide the care patients truly deserve. ASAAR Medical tackles the growing demands of a value-based marketplace and transforms the delivery of healthcare. For more information, visit https://www.asaarmedical.com/ and connect with ASAAR on LinkedIn.

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