Operational Challenges With Early Identification in Alzheimer Disease

EP: 1.Burden of Alzheimer Disease and Key Stakeholders Involved in Care

EP: 2.Role of APPs in Alzheimer Disease Care in Community and Academic Settings

EP: 3.Strategies for Early Detection in Alzheimer Disease

EP: 4.Impact of Timely Alzheimer Diagnosis on Treatment Selection and Disease Progression

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EP: 5.Operational Challenges With Early Identification in Alzheimer Disease

EP: 6.Opportunities for APPs to Lead Early Alzheimer Disease Care

Panelists discuss how clinical, administrative, and systemic barriers hinder early Alzheimer identification. Limitations include inadequate screening resources, long wait times for neurology consultations, and the absence of standardized diagnostic pathways across care settings.

Panelists discuss how advanced practice providers (APPs) can help address these issues by implementing efficient workflows, establishing referral protocols, and coordinating multidisciplinary evaluations. They also advocate for better use of technology, including electronic health-record prompts and telehealth tools, to expand reach and reduce diagnostic lag.

Panelists discuss how solutions depend on organizational commitment to supporting early detection programs and empowering APPs with autonomy and training. By leading operational improvements, APPs reduce inefficiencies that contribute to delayed diagnosis and suboptimal care.