What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 2379.
Mandatory Cognitive Screening for Alzheimer's During Medicare Annual Visits.
This bill mandates standardized screening for cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia, during the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination. The goal is to ensure early detection, allowing beneficiaries and their families to access timely care planning, treatments, and support services. These new requirements will take effect starting January 1, 2024.
Key points
Medicare beneficiaries will automatically receive standardized cognitive impairment screening during their routine annual check-ups.
Early detection facilitates quicker access to treatments, clinical trials, and essential support services for patients and caregivers.
Screening must utilize specific, approved diagnostic tools identified by the National Institute on Aging, with results documented in medical records.
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