Agitation Archives

Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD): A Focus On Stigma

Infographic September 8, 2023

In March 2023, we launched a survey of PsychU members to assess the stigma associated with AAD. This infographic summarizes the results of the survey. Over a 30-day period, 194… Read More

More Than 90% Of Older Adults Want Information, Even Early Diagnosis, For Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias

Article May 22, 2023

The majority (92%) of adults over aged 65 years want information, including early diagnosis, about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, before symptoms occur according to a nationally representative survey with… Read More

Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia: Mechanism Of Disease

Video May 16, 2023

Research has shown that in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia, agitation is associated with tau pathology and neurodegeneration in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala regions of the brain. Read More

Beyond Memory Loss: Optimizing The Role Of Primary Care In Assessing & Treating Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia

On-Demand Webinar May 11, 2023

Challenges in the treatment of agitation associated with Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD) presents across multiple treatment settings. As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s Dementia continues to significantly increase, Primary Care will play… Read More

CMS Extends Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design Model Through 2030

Article April 24, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Advantage (MA) Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model will be extended for calendar years 2025 through 2030 with five major changes. Three… Read More

Medicare Beneficiaries With Dementia More Likely To Be Discharged From A Hospital To Lower Quality SNFs

Article April 17, 2023

Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries over age 65 years who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia (ADRD), are more likely to be discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)… Read More

CMS Implements Medicaid Home-& Community-Based Services Rules For Long-Term Care Settings, Effective March 18, 2023

Article April 10, 2023

The HCBS regulation was created to ensure that all people receiving Medicaid-funded HCBS have access to quality, person-centered services and is treated with privacy, dignity, and respect; and are able… Read More

Estimated Value Of Family Caregiver Services Totaled $600 Billion In 2021

Article April 3, 2023

In 2021, the estimated economic value of family caregivers’ unpaid contributions was approximately $600 billion in the U.S. This figure is based on about 38 million caregivers providing an average… Read More

CMS Announces Medicare Accountable Care Partnerships Will Cover 13.2 Million Enrollees In 2023

Article January 30, 2023

On January 17, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Medicare accountable care organization (ACO) initiatives and accountable care partnerships will cover more than 13.2 million… Read More

CMS Proposes Changes To Medicare Part D Coverage For The 2024 Plan Year To Allow Prior Authorization To Remain In Place For A Full Course Of Treatment

Article January 23, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed new policies for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans for the 2024 plan year to increase access to care, including… Read More

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