Washington, Aug. 18 -- Congressman Chris Pappas issued the following press release:
The bipartisan Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act, or AADAPT Act, cosponsored by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) passed the House last month.
The legislation strengthens and reauthorizes the Project ECHO program to help primary care providers better identify, diagnose, and manage Alzheimer's disease and other dementias-particularly in rural and underserved communities.
"The AADAPT Act will help primary care providers diagnose Alzheimer's and other dementias and ensure they feel prepared to deliver the care patients need. I'm proud to stand with families and advocates in support of this legislation, which has now passed th...