Bill > SB454

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to update its existing public health outreach programs to include information about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, subject to available funding. Specifically, the DHHS's bureau of adult and aging services will collaborate with the division of public health to incorporate details on early signs, the importance of early detection and diagnosis, the connection between dementia and other chronic health conditions, and lifestyle choices that promote brain health. The bill also mandates educating healthcare providers on risk reduction, cognitive assessment tools, the value of Medicare annual wellness visits for cognitive health, available treatments, and resources for individuals with dementia and their families. The bureau will report on these efforts every two years, starting in September 2027, and the DHHS is encouraged to seek federal or private funds to support these initiatives, aligning with the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map.