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§ 18-110. Information regarding cognitive impairment, cognitive decline, and dementia in public...

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--GeneralEffective: October 1, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 18. Disease Prevention (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. General Responsibilities of Secretary (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2021
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-110
§ 18-110. Information regarding cognitive impairment, cognitive decline, and dementia in public health outreach programs
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The Department, in partnership with the Department of Aging, the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council, and the Greater Maryland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, shall incorporate information into relevant public health outreach programs administered by the Department to:
(1) Educate health care providers regarding:
(i) The importance of early detection and timely diagnosis of cognitive impairment;
(ii) Validated assessment tools for the detection and diagnosis of cognitive impairment;
(iii) The value of a Medicare annual wellness visit or other annual physical for an individual at least 65 years old for cognitive health; and
(iv) The Medicare care planning billing code for individuals with cognitive impairment; and
(2) Increase understanding and awareness of:
(i) The early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia;
(ii) The value of early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia; and
(iii) How to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, particularly among individuals in Black and Latino communities who are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.

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Added by Acts 2021, c. 349, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021; Acts 2021, c. 350, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-110, MD HEALTH GEN § 18-110
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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