MS HB116

State Department of Health must incorporate information about brain health, dementia risk reduction, and Alzheimer's disease into existing public health outreach programs, prioritizing populations at greater risk.

Public health awareness programs shall provide clear, nonclinical guidance on early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, the value of early detection, and connections between dementia and other chronic health conditions.

State Department of Health must educate healthcare providers on risk reduction, early detection of cognitive impairment, validated assessment tools, Medicare Annual Wellness Visit cognitive assessments, and Medicare care planning billing codes for cognitive impairment.

Section 41-3-15 of Mississippi Code of 1972 is brought forward regarding powers and duties of the State Department of Health and State Board of Health.

The act takes effect July 1, 2025.