Amends Medicare to include cognitive impairment detection in annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical examinations.
The bill amends Medicare to require cognitive impairment detection during annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical examinations. Detection must use tools identified by the National Institute on Aging and include documentation in the patient's medical record. The changes apply to visits and exams furnished on or after January 1, 2026. The bill aims to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment for cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer's disease, which affects millions of Americans and imposes significant healthcare costs.
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