Abstract

Background/Aims Most physicians fail to diagnose dementia until the moderate-severe stages. Cognitive screening for dementia in the asymptomatic population is not routinely performed due to the absence of evidence showing improved health outcomes. HealthPartners has piloted the use of the Mini-Cog as a standardized screening tool for cognitive function in patients aged 65 and older in order to assess the impact of undetected cognitive impairment on chronic disease management and healthcare utilization.

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