Healthcare Provider Adoption of Cognitive Assessment Services for Dementia Patients
Author Information
Author(s): John Mulcahy
Primary Institution: University of Minnesota
Hypothesis
What factors influence the adoption of Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan services among healthcare providers for patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias?
Conclusion
The adoption of Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan services among Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is very low, particularly among certain demographic groups.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 0.5% of Medicare beneficiaries with an ADRD diagnosis received CACP in 2017.
- By the end of 2020, only 2.9% of beneficiaries with ADRD had received CACP.
- Adoption rates were particularly low among Hispanic/Latino, dual-eligible, and rural beneficiaries.
Takeaway
Doctors are not using a special service to help patients with dementia as much as they should, especially for certain groups of people.
Methodology
The study analyzed Medicare claims data to identify predictors of CACP adoption.
Limitations
The study does not identify specific barriers to adoption.
Participant Demographics
The study highlights low adoption rates among Hispanic/Latino, dual-eligible, and rural beneficiaries.
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