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Better Alzheimer's Care: Training Local Doctors in Underserved Areas.

This law reauthorizes and expands the Project ECHO grant program, which uses technology to train local healthcare providers. New dedicated funding is established to educate medical staff on the early diagnosis and quality care of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The goal is to ensure better and faster specialized care for patients living in rural or medically underserved communities.
Key points
Increased access to specialized dementia and Alzheimer's care, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Funding for training primary care providers to diagnose dementia earlier and more accurately.
Allocates $1 million annually (FY 2026-2031) specifically for grants supporting this dementia training.
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Print number: 118_S_4276
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2024-05-07