What is the Current Value Equation for Dementia Diagnosis and Management: Variation in Costs Across Practice Types (S1.007)

Conclusions: PCPs are consistent in diagnosing and managing patients with dementia but vary in costs using time-base rather than claims-based costing. These variations are due mostly to costs related to patients receiving drug treatment, timing and frequency of neurological consultations, and proportion of active versus stable dementia patients. A significant amount of physician time is related to administrative tasks required for patients to receive insurance coverage for home care needs.Disclosure: Dr. Wilson has received research support from Quest Diagnostics. Dr. Bonasera has received research support from the Intel Corporation. Dr. Davis has nothing to disclose. Dr. Balsamo has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kassan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Stallone has nothing to disclose. Dr. Harry has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kurzweil has nothing to disclose. Dr. Higgins has received personal compensation for activities with Quest Diagnostics. Dr. Rankin has research support from Quest Diagnostics. Dr. Warsh has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kaplan has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Wilson, L., Bonasera, S., Davis, M., Balsamo, D., Kassan, D., Stallone, J., Harry, J., Kurzweil, P., Higgins, J., Rankin, K., Warsh, J., Kaplan, R. Tags: Aging and Dementia: Therapeutics and Management Source Type: research