S 1799
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventative physical examination.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the detection of cognitive impairment during Medicare’s annual wellness visits and initial preventative physical examinations. It requires healthcare providers to use specific, validated cognitive assessment tools to screen for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and document the results in the patient’s medical record. The changes will take effect starting January 1, 2026, allowing for earlier diagnosis and potential intervention to manage dementia and support caregivers.
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