James Ellison, M.D., M.P.H.

Jefferson health and Ipendence Blue Cross are working together to improve early dementia detection and care coordination in primary care, helping patients receive support sooner and stay healthier at home

IBX and Jefferson target earlier dementia diagnosis, support caregivers and use AI data to keep patients safely at home and cut costs in new dementia care program.

Primary care dementia program adds community health workers to streamline screening, workups, and family guidance for earlier Alzheimer’s care.

James Ellison, M.D., M.P.H., and IBX’s Rodrigo Cerdá, M.D., M.P.H., back Jefferson Health primary care screening to catch dementia care needs early and coordinate support.