AZ HB2666

Designates the Arizona Department of Health Services as the lead state agency to address Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia.

Requires the department to establish a dementia services program that coordinates policies, outreach programs, and services across state agencies, local public health departments, tribal nations, and community organizations.

Mandates the department develop an Alzheimer's disease state plan that assesses current and future disease impact, existing services, service gaps, and provides strategic recommendations for improving access to care, quality of care, early detection, and diagnosis.

Requires the state plan be published on the department's website and updated every three years in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and public and private organizations focused on Alzheimer's care services.

Appropriates $300,000 and two full-time employee positions to the Department of Health Services for fiscal year 2023-2024 to implement the dementia services program and Alzheimer's disease state plan.