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Improved Care and Early Dementia Detection for Seniors

This act aims to enhance care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, as well as support for their caregivers. It mandates cognitive impairment screenings during annual Medicare wellness visits for seniors, enabling earlier diagnoses and access to treatment and support.
Key points
Mandatory cognitive impairment screenings during annual Medicare wellness visits for seniors starting January 1, 2022.
Referrals to specialists, diagnostic tests (including PET), community-based support services, and clinical trials upon detection of cognitive issues.
Introduction of incentives for Medicare providers to promote healthy brain lifestyles, timely Alzheimer's diagnosis, and appropriate care planning.
Support for caregivers through access to counseling and social support services.
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Additional Information
Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer’s Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2021
Print number: S 1692
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Process start date: 2021-05-19