AR HB1592

Creates the Arkansas Alzheimer's and Dementia Public Health Act, requiring the Department of Human Services and Department of Health to collaborate on implementing the State Alzheimer's State Plan

Mandates healthcare provider education on early detection, timely diagnosis, Medicare annual wellness visits for those 65+, and care planning billing codes for cognitive impairment

Requires public awareness campaigns covering cognitive health, dementia risk reduction, early warning signs, and links between Alzheimer's and chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes

Establishes a publicly accessible Alzheimer's and Dementia Data Dashboard to be updated at least annually, tracking prevalence, demographics, geographic distribution, healthcare utilization, and care planning code usage

Implementation of education and public awareness campaigns must begin by January 1, 2026, with all requirements subject to available agency funding