Amends Medicare to include cognitive impairment detection in annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams.
The bill amends Medicare to incorporate cognitive impairment detection during annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams. It mandates the use of tools identified by the National Institute on Aging for detecting cognitive impairment. The results must be documented in the patient's medical record. This change aims to facilitate early diagnosis and access to care planning services for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The amendments will take effect for annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams on January 1, 2026.
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