US Early Detection Fellowship Program

US Early Detection Fellowship Program

Status: Launched December 2024

Geographic Scope: United States (10 healthcare systems across diverse regions)

Focus Areas:

Early detection of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease in primary care settings

Implementation of early detection programs across healthcare systems

Development of a US-specific Early Detection Blueprint

Workforce development and sustainability

Eligible Applicants:

Healthcare systems (10 selected sites)

Diverse cross-section of healthcare delivery models

Selected Participating Sites:

CommonSpirit Health (Illinois)

Emory University/Emory Healthcare (Georgia)

Family Health Centers of Southern Indiana

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull

Penn Medicine (University of Pennsylvania)

SCAN Health Plan (California)

UMass Memorial Health – Harrington

University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland Health

Virtua Health and Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (New Jersey)

Program Duration: Through Q1 2026

Key Features:

Monthly virtual community of practice meetings

Comprehensive coaching and technical assistance from DAC experts

Training based on DAC Healthcare System Preparedness Early Detection Blueprint

Evaluation and adaptation of Blueprint for US-specific implementation

Strategic Partners:

Alliance to Improve Dementia Care from the Milken Institute Future of Aging

Contact: Susan Oliver, +1-703-216-4078

Background:

Costs of caring for people with Alzheimer's projected to reach $360 billion in 2024 alone

Over 2,000 patients daily progress from early to later stages of Alzheimer's disease

Program aims to transform how cognitive impairment is identified and addressed in primary care