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The Future of Dementia Care with Malaz Boustani, Co-Founder and Chief Health Officer at DigiCARE Realized
December 26, 2023
Two decades of collaborative innovation have reshaped policies, showcasing the transformative power of interdisciplinary collaboration.
In this episode, Malaz Boustani, an agile and innovative implementation neuroscientist, author, and entrepreneur, discusses the groundbreaking advancements and policy changes related to brain health, particularly dementia care. He shares the challenges and successes of creating a comprehensive care model for dementia patients and their caregivers. Malaz delves into the model's positive outcomes, the hurdles faced within the fee-for-service healthcare system, and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's announcement to test an alternative payment model for evidence-based dementia care services. He explains how this new payment model includes per-member-per-month payments to healthcare organizations and additional funds for patient respite care, aiming to enhance accessibility and sustainability.
Get ready to be inspired and informed about the challenges and triumphs in crafting a transformative care model for dementia patients and their caregivers.
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The Future of Dementia Care with Malaz Boustani, Co-Founder and Chief Health Officer at DigiCARE Realized
Two decades of collaborative innovation have reshaped policies, showcasing the transformative power of interdisciplinary collaboration. In this episode, Malaz Boustani, an agile and innovative implementation neuroscientist, author, and entrepreneur, discusses the groundbreaking advancements and policy changes related to brain health, particularly dementia care. He shares the challenges and successes of creating a comprehensive care model for dementia patients and their caregivers. Malaz delves into the model's positive outcomes, the hurdles faced within the fee-for-service healthcare system, and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's announcement to test an alternative payment model for evidence-based dementia care services. He explains how this new payment model includes per-member-per-month payments to healthcare organizations and additional funds for patient respite care, aiming to enhance accessibility and sustainability. Get ready to be inspired and informed about the challenges and triumphs in crafting a transformative care model for dementia patients and their caregivers. Resources: Connect and follow Malaz on LinkedIn here. Visit Malaz’s website. Check out Malaz’s previous Outcomes Rocket episode!
