HB619 Summary

• Requires the Alabama Department of Public Health to use dementia-related data to improve public health outcomes and coordinate service delivery for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia.

• Mandates the department establish relationships with state agencies, providers, and organizations to address dementia-affected populations and prevent duplication of services.

• Requires incorporation of brain health, dementia risk reduction, and Alzheimer's information into public outreach programs, including early warning signs, early detection value, and connections to other chronic health conditions.

• Mandates health care provider education programming include risk reduction importance, validated cognitive assessment tools, Medicare annual wellness visit protocols, and Medicare care planning billing codes for cognitive impairment.

• Effective date: October 1, 2025.