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Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients

This act aims to improve care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, as well as support their unpaid caregivers. It introduces new care management services designed to help coordinate treatment, monitor health status, and provide financial and psychological support, which can significantly ease the daily lives of patients and their families.
Key points
New care management services for individuals with dementia, including health monitoring, care planning, and psychological support.
Support for unpaid caregivers, including education, training, self-management tools, and assessment of their well-being.
No additional costs for patients for care management services under Medicare.
Ability to use telehealth services without geographic limitations and support for non-medical services provided by community organizations, such as respite care.
Patient pathways based on clinical needs and resources to ensure more personalized support.
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Additional Information
Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer’s Act
Print number: HR 1637
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
Process start date: 2023-03-17