US announces 8-year-trial Medicare payment program for caretakers of dementia patients

US announces 8-year-trial Medicare payment program for caretakers of dementia patients

The U.S. government said on Monday it would trial a new payment program for people who provide dementia care coordination services for patients covered by the Medicare health plan. The program includes services such as personalized assessments, care plans for patients as well as 24/7 access to a support line. Medicare said the program aims … Read more