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Smaller practices can can sign up for BrainCheck online with no sign up fee. Choose your subscription level based on the number of patients you care for. Our Implementation team will reach out and complete your set up at a time convenient for you.
We provide free integration for Athena customers, results go directly into Athena Patient Chart. We provide custom integration into other EHR systems.
Care Essentials Plan
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Up to 10 patients per month | Up to 25 patients per month | Book a Demo |
Monthly rate: $299 per month, cancel any time | Monthly rate: $499 per month, cancel any time | |
Maximum reimbursement value: $3,900 per month* | Maximum reimbursement value: $15,600 per month* |
* Reimbursement for eligible Medicare patients who have demonstrated a need for care.
BrainCheck Package Details
In 2024, BrainCheck Assess was administered over 82,000 times and Care Plan was used by more than 12,000 patients. Practices that used BrainCheck were eligible for $13M in reimbursement value, many were able to administer care in remote settings. Assess played a key role in assisting early diagnosis and Care Plan allowed providers to get valuable and on-time feedback about their Patients and Care Givers.
Product Offering | Care Essentials Plan | CarePro Plan | Administered in 2024 | Reimbursement Value |
Why Practices Use It | Assist in diagnosis and provide ongoing patient and caregiver support, including remote capabilities | Assist in diagnosis and provide ongoing patient and caregiver support, including remote capabilities | ||
BrainCheck Screen™ (Short term memory, Long term memory and digit number substitute) | Unlimited use | Unlimited use | ||
BrainCheck Assess™ (Short term memory, Long term memory, digit number substitute, Stroop, Trails A and Trails B) | Up to 10 patients per month | Up to 25 patients per month | 82,685 | Up to $160 per use |
Care Plan (Caregiver profile, GAD7, PHQ9, End of Life, GDS, Fast (for staging)) | Up to 10 patients per month | Up to 25 patients per month | 12,113 | Up to $240 per use |
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Caregiver Profile
– Who Should Administer: Social workers, care coordinators, healthcare providers.
– Why: To evaluate the mental, emotional, and physical well-of caregivers and identify their support needs.
– When: During routine care plan updates, when caregivers report stress, or as part of annual caregiver health assessments.
– Symptoms: High stress, emotional fatigue, difficulty managing caregiving tasks, or complaints of feeling unsupported.
– Results: Highlights areas of caregiver strain, such as emotional stress, time constraints, or financial burden. May suggest specific interventions like counseling or respite care.
IADL(Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)
– Who Should Administer: Geriatricians, occupational therapists, primary care providers.
– Why: To assess functional independence and identify areas where support is needed.
– When: When patients or caregivers report difficulties in daily living tasks or during evaluations for cognitive decline.
– Symptoms: Struggles with managing finances, cooking, or handling medications; noticeable loss of independence.
– Results: Scores indicate the level of functional independence and areas where assistance is required, such as cooking, shopping, or managing medications.
DSRS (Dementia Severity Rating Scale)
– Who Should Administer: Neurologists, geriatricians, or caregivers under supervision.
– Why: To measure the severity of dementia symptoms and track progression.
– When: After a dementia diagnosis or when cognitive decline is suspected.
– Symptoms: Memory loss, confusion, difficulty communicating, or problems with routine tasks.
– Results: Provides a severity score indicating mild, moderate, or severe dementia and tracks changes over time.
End of Life
– Who Should Administer: Palliative care teams, hospice providers.
– Why: To support decision-making and assess quality of care in terminal stages.
– When: For patients with terminal diagnoses or severe chronic conditions nearing end-of-life care.
– Symptoms: Chronic pain, significant functional decline, or inability to perform any activities of daily living.
– Results: Identifies care priorities, such as pain management or emotional support, and helps guide palliative care plans.
Safety Checklist
– Who Should Administer: Caregivers, occupational therapists, home health aides.
– Why: To identify and mitigate risks in the patient’s environment.
– When: At the start of home care services, after a fall, or when behavior changes increase safety concerns.
– Symptoms: Falls, wandering, confusion, or evidence of unsafe living conditions.
– Results: Lists specific safety risks and recommendations for modifications, such as installing grab bars or removing hazards.
PCL-5 (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist)
– Who Should Administer: Psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health professionals.
– Why: To assess the presence and severity of PTSD symptoms for diagnosis or treatment planning.
– When: After traumatic events or when patients report distress related to past trauma.
– Symptoms: Flashbacks, avoidance, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or sleep disturbances.
– Results: Provides a symptom severity score and identifies areas requiring therapeutic intervention.
PHQ-9(Patient Health Questionnaire-9)
– Who Should Administer: Primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers.
– Why: To screen for depression and evaluate its severity.
– When: During annual checkups or when depression symptoms are reported.
– Symptoms: Persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, changes in appetite, or thoughts of self-harm.
– Results: Generates a severity score ranging from mild to severe depression, guiding treatment decisions such as therapy or medication.
Lawton Brody iADL (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale)
– Who Should Administer: Geriatric care providers, primary care physicians.
– Why: To evaluate functional ability in complex tasks needed for independent living.
– When: As part of a geriatric assessment or when families report difficulties in daily functioning.
– Symptoms: Problems with paying bills, shopping, or managing medications.
– Results: Identifies specific functional deficits and provides a baseline for tracking changes over time.
NPI-Q+ (Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire Plus)
– Who Should Administer: Neurologists, psychiatrists, or clinical psychologists.
– Why: To assess neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia patients.
– When: When caregivers report behavioral changes or mood disturbances.
– Symptoms: Agitation, aggression, depression, or apathy in dementia patients.
– Results: Scores behavioral and psychological symptoms, aiding in tailored treatment plans.
GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7)
– Who Should Administer: Mental health professionals, primary care providers.
– Why: To evaluate the severity of anxiety symptoms.
– When: When patients report excessive worrying or physical symptoms of anxiety.
– Symptoms: Restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or persistent worry.
– Results: Provides a severity score indicating mild, moderate, or severe anxiety, guiding therapy or medication plans.
GDS (Geriatric Depression Scale)
– Who Should Administer: Geriatricians, psychologists, social workers.
– Why: To detect depression in older adults, especially when traditional symptoms might not be apparent.
– When: During geriatric assessments or when mood changes are noticed.
– Symptoms: Social withdrawal, unexplained sadness, or a lack of energy in older adults.
– Results: Indicates the likelihood of depression and suggests further evaluation or treatment.
BEHAV5+
– Who Should Administer: Behavioral health specialists, clinical psychologists.
– Why: To comprehensively assess behavioral health and identify complex mental health conditions.
– When: For patients showing signs of severe mood or behavioral disorders.
– Symptoms: Irritability, mood swings, or disruptive behavior.
– Results: Summarizes behavioral health patterns and identifies focus areas for therapy.
FAST (Functional Assessment Staging Tool)
– Who Should Administer: Neurologists, geriatric specialists, caregivers under guidance.
– Why: To evaluate functional decline specifically related to Alzheimer’s disease.
– When: After a diagnosis or when monitoring disease progression.
– Symptoms: Declining ability to dress, bathe, or feed oneself.
– Results: Stages of functional decline, guiding care planning and family education.
PARPARE
– Who Should Administer: Care coordinators, family members under professional supervision.
– Why: To assess patient or caregiver readiness for complex care decisions.
– When: When care plans involve transitions or difficult decisions.
– Symptoms: Hesitation or uncertainty about care responsibilities or planning.
– Results: Provides a readiness score and identifies areas requiring further discussion or support.
ZBI22 (Zarit Burden Interview-22)
– Who Should Administer: Social workers, psychologists, geriatric care providers.
– Why: To measure caregiver burden and its impact on their well-being.
– When: When caregivers express difficulty coping or during regular caregiver evaluations.
– Symptoms: Caregiver exhaustion, frustration, or feelings of being overwhelmed.
– Results: Quantifies caregiver burden and highlights specific stress points for intervention.
PROMIS GLOBAL-10
– Who Should Administer: Primary care physicians, public health researchers.
– Why: To assess overall health and quality of life.
– When: During routine checkups or research studies on health outcomes.
– Symptoms: General health complaints, reduced well-being, or difficulty functioning in daily life.
– Results: Provides a global health score with subdomains for physical, mental, and social health.