Supporting Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month
November marks National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor caregivers’ critical role in supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. As healthcare professionals, it is essential to acknowledge the significant challenges caregivers face and provide them with the tools and resources needed to support both their well-being and the care they […]
Closing the Gap: How Digital Health Tools Are Transforming Alzheimer’s Care for Underserved Populations
Addressing the Challenge of Timely and Effective Intervention in At-Risk Communities Access to timely and effective Alzheimer’s care remains a significant challenge for underserved communities. Socioeconomic barriers, limited healthcare access, and cultural stigmas contribute to delayed diagnoses and insufficient treatment. Digital innovations, like easy-to-use at-home and in-clinic cognitive assessments, are transforming Alzheimer’s care for underserved […]
Value-Based Care Economics
Maximizing Value-Based Care with Qr8 Cognition Suite: Enhancing Cognitive Health and Financial Rewards Value-based care (VBC) rewards primary care physicians for proactive and preventative measures, aligning reimbursement to specific health benchmarks and improved patient outcomes. This includes reduced hospital admissions, better chronic disease management, and higher patient satisfaction ratings. The approach not only incentivizes physicians […]
Differentiate Cognitive Decline from Normal Aging
Measuring IADLs and ADLs to Discriminate Between Normal Aging and Cognitive Decline Seventy-six percent (76%) of patients with dementia remain undiagnosed. But how do you distinguish between the natural changes of aging and the early signs of cognitive decline? Both can present similar symptoms. Adding to the complexity, individuals known as the “worried well,” often […]
Head to Head Cognitive Assessment
Studies reveal that while 16-19% of patients age 65 and above are afflicted with dementia, a staggering 76% remain undiagnosed. This alarming gap points to a critical need for earlier detection of cognitive impairment and underscores the pivotal role regular cognitive assessment can play in improving patient outcomes. By incorporating cognitive assessments into routine healthcare screenings, physicians […]
Reversing Cognitive Impairment
Dementia, typically characterized by cognitive decline severe enough to interfere with daily life, doesn’t always follow a progressive or permanent course. There is hope for treatment or improvement in cases where the onset of cognitive impairment is tied to reversible or modifiable factors. Swift identification and intervention can sometimes unveil conditions mimicking dementia, offering a pathway to […]
Reimbursement Changes-V24-to-V28
At a Glance: As we stepped into the new year, healthcare professionals and insurance providers found themselves in the midst of significant changes impacting the classification and reimbursement of specific medical conditions and diagnoses under Medicare Advantage plans. These changes were driven by CMS’s comprehensive reevaluation of diagnosis categories, resulting in revisions, eliminations, and the […]
Capturing Reimbursement Opportunities while Enhancing Patient Care
Are you missing out on significant unrealized reimbursements available for dementia care? More than 7 million people in the US suffer from some form of dementia. Identifying and caring for these patients presents unique challenges but can also bring opportunities to primary care practices seeking new avenues for enhancing patient care that are supported by […]