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Risk reduction panel pushes early detection, bipartisan bills and $7 million awareness campaign
Summary
The risk reduction subcommittee urged standardized validated cognitive assessments at Medicare visits, asked Congress to consider the bipartisan ASAP and CHANGE Acts, and proposed a coordinated multi‑agency public awareness campaign with a requested $7,000,000 appropriation.
Chair Michelle summarized the risk reduction subcommittee’s recommendations, placing heavy emphasis on early detection and a multi‑agency public education push. "We have asked that HHS should standardize and require the use of validated cognitive assessments during Medicare visits, and we ask that Congress should pass 2 key bipartisan bills to advance early detection," she said, identifying the ASAP Act and the CHANGE Act as the legislative priorities the subcommittee supports.
The subcommittee proposed launching a coordinated national Alzheimer's education and awareness campaign—targeting both the public and health professionals—with an explicit congressional funding request of $7,000,000. Members also recommended HHS direct FDA to continue fast‑tracking AD/ADRD trials and convene the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to evaluate evidence for early detection and intervention.
