HF 200

1st Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/10/2011 03:07pm

A bill for an act
relating to health; requiring collection and reporting of certain data related to
Alzheimer's disease; establishing a learning collaborative; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62U.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [62U.15] ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE; PREVALENCE AND
SCREENING MEASURES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Data from providers. new text end

new text begin (a) Beginning July 1, 2012, and annually
thereafter, the commissioner shall collect the following measurements for Minnesotans 65
years of age and older from physician clinics:
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new text begin (1) rates and results of cognitive screening;
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new text begin (2) rates of Alzheimer's and other dementia diagnoses; and
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new text begin (3) general information about prescribed care and treatment plans.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner may contract with a private entity to complete the
requirements in this subdivision. If the commissioner contracts with a private entity
already under contract through section 62U.02, then the commissioner may use a sole
source contract and is exempt from competitive procurement processes.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Learning collaborative. new text end

new text begin By July 1, 2012, the commissioner shall
develop a health care home learning collaborative curriculum that includes screening and
education on best practices regarding identification and management of Alzheimer's and
other dementia patients under section 256B.0751, subdivision 5, for providers, clinics,
care coordinators, clinic administrators, patient partners and families, and community
resources including public health.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Comparison data. new text end

new text begin The commissioner, with the commissioner of human
services, the Minnesota Board on Aging, and other appropriate state offices, shall jointly
review existing and forthcoming literature in order to estimate differences in the outcomes
and costs of current practices for caring for those with Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, compared to the outcomes and costs resulting from:
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new text begin (1) earlier identification of Alzheimer's and other dementias;
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new text begin (2) improved support of family caregivers; and
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new text begin (3) improved collaboration between medical care management and community-based
supports.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Reporting. new text end

new text begin (a) By January 15, 2013, the commissioner must report to the
legislature on progress in data collection and analysis required under this section.
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new text begin (b) Beginning January 15, 2013, the commissioner must annually report on the
analysis and findings required under this section to the public via the department's Web
site and to the legislature.
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