Prestigious international annual awards
program recognizes BrainCheck's cognitive care planning tool
as standout digital health technology
AUSTIN, Texas , May 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- BrainCheck, Inc., a digital health innovator
delivering next-generation technology into the growing digital
cognitive assessment market, today announced that its care
planning solution, BrainCheck Plan™, was selected as the winner of
the "Care Management Innovation Award" in the 8th annual
MedTech Breakthrough Awards program, which recognizes the top
companies, people, platforms, and products in the health, fitness,
and medical technology industries. This year's program attracted
thousands of nominations from more than 18 countries
worldwide.
"Following information provided by BrainCheck Screen™ and
Assess™, our comprehensive care planning is the critical next step
for providers, patients and caregivers," said Kim Rodriguez, CEO of BrainCheck. "The evolution
of the BrainCheck platform reflects our customers' evolving needs,
and this recognition of our product further validates the value of
our technology."
"With the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model
launching this summer, more practices will be required to create
and share care plans as part of a comprehensive, standardized care
delivery approach. BrainCheck's technology is essential for
providers to meet the Model's required core elements. From thorough
assessments to personalized care plans, BrainCheck equips
healthcare professionals to address the unique needs of each
patient and care partner effectively," said Carolyn Clevenger, DNP, RN, GNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC,
FAANP, FGSA, FAAN, Professor and Founder of Integrated Memory Care
at Emory University, one of six
comprehensive dementia care programs that formed the basis of the
GUIDE Model, and clinical advisor at BrainCheck.
The BrainCheck platform offers rapid, reliable resources to
support accurate assessments, stratify individual risk, and deliver
actionable insights that can help preserve patient brain health.
BrainCheck's standard battery, Assess, is a FDA Class II medical
device that easily and objectively detects signs of cognitive
impairment, which may have association with dementia including
Alzheimer's disease. In as little as three minutes, BrainCheck
Screen helps providers accurately and efficiently determine whether
further cognitive testing may be needed with Assess. BrainCheck
Plan helps clinicians build, document, and deliver comprehensive
care plans for patients with cognitive decline, post-diagnosis.
"With BrainCheck Plan, we can quickly customize care plans and
document recommendations for patients and caregivers, based on
individual needs. The tool is easy-to-use and provides a functional
framework to help navigate next steps with confidence and
compassion," said Bela Ajtai, MD,
PhD, Director of the Center for Cognitive Disorders and Brain
Health at DENT Neurologic Institute, one of the largest outpatient
neurology practices in the U.S. "As dementia progresses,
decision-making abilities are often compromised, but implementing a
care plan early can promote more meaningful conversations and
informed recommendations for patients and caregivers, offering
critical guidance and ongoing expertise to help preserve quality of
life."
Care plans can deliver significant healthcare benefits to
patients, including improved short-term outcomes and more
cost-effective care.[1] Studies have shown
care plans can reduce emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and
improve overall medical care, potentially saving $692 million over 10
years.[2],[3]
"We are pleased to award BrainCheck the 'Care Management
Innovation Award' for its leading-edge care planning solution,
which empowers providers and patients with more options and
opportunities to protect and preserve brain health," said
Steve Johansson, managing director,
MedTech Breakthrough. "The recent advent of disease modifying
therapies and anticipated launch of the GUIDE Model this summer
underscore the importance of new medical technologies to support
cognitive care. BrainCheck Plan is equipping providers with an
innovative solution to support the journey for patients and their
families."
About BrainCheck
To learn more, please visit
braincheck.com.
About MedTech Breakthrough
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people. The MedTech Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for
public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough
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include Patient Experience & Engagement, Health & Fitness,
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information visit MedTechBreakthrough.com.
1 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services. Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Service. Accessed via
https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdId=39266&ver=3#:~:text=In%20the%20appropriate%20clinical%20context,and%20more%20cost%2Deffective%20care
2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Maintaining a Care Plan. Accessed via
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/caregivers-month.html
3 Baumgart M et al. Alzheimer's Association's
Expert Taskforce Consensus Statement on CMS Proposed Billing Code
for Assessment and Care Planning for Individuals with Cognitive
Impairment.
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