This bill proposes to update current statutes by appropriating $300,000 annually from the state general fund for the fiscal years 2026-2029 to the Department of Health Services. The funds are designated for a grant to implement a dementia care telementoring program aimed at disseminating information and best practices regarding dementia care to healthcare providers across the state. The bill outlines specific criteria for the organization receiving the grant, including experience in telementoring, expertise in neurology, and the capacity to deliver services statewide.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the telementoring program provide virtual connections for healthcare providers, focusing on education and practice transformation, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The organization must also develop outreach plans, conduct virtual mentoring sessions, offer continuing education credits, and report participation and outcomes data. Furthermore, the Department of Health Services is required to publish an annual summary report on its website, and the provisions of this section will be repealed after December 31, 2029.