Health System Readiness: Workforce, Imaging, and Equity

Opinion pieces stress need for workforce planning alongside early detection. Atlanta panel highlights imaging bottlenecks. Primary care barriers study shows limited time and skepticism. Home hospital model and integrated care in assisted living show promise but raise equity concerns. NIH funding cuts threaten equity-focused research. New Clinician's Playbook for European HCPs provides practical guidance on diagnosis, treatment, and management. New: Rural dementia disparities highlighted; University of Minnesota researchers developing community-based solutions (MN Ride exercise pilot, dementia-friendly mapping).