HOPE for Alzheimer’s bill is pending in Congress
Some members of Congress are taking an interest in the need to provide care planning services for patients who have Alzheimers’ dementia. This proposal could be of tremendous benefit to patients and their family caregivers. S. 857 was introduced March 25, 2015 and referred to the Senate Finance Committee because it deals with a Medicare benefit. The title is “A bill to amend title...