Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services developing a mobility metric to guide providers in preventing mobility loss among hospitalized older adults.

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Summary of Bill HRES 550

Bill 118 HRES 550, also known as the Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services developing a mobility metric to guide providers in preventing mobility loss among hospitalized older adults, is a proposed legislation that aims to address the issue of mobility loss among older adults in hospitals.

The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining mobility for older adults during hospitalization, as immobility can lead to a decline in overall health and quality of life. It calls on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop a mobility metric that healthcare providers can use to track and improve the mobility of older adult patients.

The goal of this metric is to provide healthcare providers with a standardized tool to assess and monitor the mobility of older adult patients, as well as to guide interventions aimed at preventing mobility loss. By implementing this metric, the bill aims to improve the quality of care for older adults in hospitals and ultimately reduce the negative impact of immobility on their health outcomes. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 550 highlights the importance of addressing mobility loss among hospitalized older adults and calls for concrete action to be taken by CMS to develop a mobility metric that can guide providers in improving the mobility of their older adult patients.

Congressional Summary of HRES 550

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should develop quality measures to prevent mobility loss among hospitalized patients.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 550

Bill HRES 550 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2023. Bill HRES 550 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2023. Bill HRES 550's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 29, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 550

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Health

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AgingDisability and paralysisHealth care qualityHealth promotion and preventive careHospital careMedical research

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 550

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services developing a mobility metric to guide providers in preventing mobility loss among hospitalized older adults.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services developing a mobility metric to guide providers in preventing mobility loss among hospitalized older adults.

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