Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s disease

CMS Urges Providers to Consider CPT 99483

In an recent blog, we explained a relatively new CMS service: the Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Services​ (CPT 99483).  As explained, this code can be reported for a specific visit where the provider conducts a cognitive assessment to more … Read Full Post

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Did you know…. Medicare Pays for Cognitive Assessment & Care Plan Services?

Experts predict that the number of men and women with Alzheimer’s disease will triple in the next 30 years, with about one new case every 68 seconds.  Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease affect the individual – and his/her entire family – … Read Full Post

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On the Horizon: Big Changes to ADRD Training Requirements

The Florida Legislature is considering a bill which would create the Florida Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Training Act. The Act will establish universal Alzheimer’s disease and related disorder (ADRD) training requirements to be used by nursing homes, home health agencies, … Read Full Post

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What We’re Reading – Why Dementia-Focused Home Health Provider Tender Rose Cherry-Picks Top Caregivers

Upon first glance of this article’s headline, you might think, as we did, that it’s a “puff piece” about a home care provider.  But the magnitude of the information – given COVID’s ravages of the home care industry this year … Read Full Post

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