Caregiver Training Services in Practice: Utilization, Impact, and Implementation
2026-06-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Medicare’s Caregiver Training Services (CTS) reimburse certain providers for delivering structured training and education to family caregivers when those skills are necessary for the patient’s treatment plan. These codes represent a new avenue for caregiver support and are beginning to be implemented across healthcare systems. This session will examine how these efforts are emerging and what early adopters are learning.
Featuring national insights from organizations advancing awareness and advocacy around CTS codes, along with perspectives from healthcare providers integrating the CTS codes into practice, the webinar will offer a clear look at both the policy landscape and on the ground implementation. Participants will gain practical resources and strategies to strengthen caregiver engagement and embed caregiver support within existing care models.
Join Rush University Medical Center, AARP, and the National Alliance for Caregiving for this important discussion on advancing support for family caregivers and strengthen care delivery.
Speakers:

Stephanie Bailey, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Rush University Medical Center
Rita Choula, MA, Senior Director, Caregiving, AARP Public Policy Institute
Julianna Cuozzo, MSW, Policy Advisor, AARP Public Policy Institute
Diane Mariani, LCSW, CADC, Program Manager, Rush University Medical Center
Yadira Montoya, MSPH, Programs Director, National Alliance for Caregiving

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