A health indicator is a measure designed to summarize information about a given priority topic in population health or health system performance. Health indicators provide comparable and actionable information across different geographic, organizational or administrative boundaries and/or can track progress over time.
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Monthly Focus: Alzheimer's/Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: Medicare Population
This indicator shows the percentage of Medicare beneficiaries who were treated for Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
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Medicare is the federal health insurance program for persons aged 65 years or older, persons under age 65 years with certain disabilities, and persons of any age with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Data Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services