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Improving Senior Mobility in Hospitals: New Care Standards

The U.S. House of Representatives calls for new standards to assess and improve mobility for older hospitalized patients. This aims to prevent functional decline, shorten hospital stays, and reduce healthcare costs, directly impacting citizens' health and finances.
Key points
Standardized methods for assessing patient mobility will be introduced, enabling medical staff to better prevent loss of function in older adults during hospitalization.
A system of incentives will be created for hospitals and staff to actively promote patient mobility, potentially reducing complications and the need for long-term rehabilitation.
These new solutions are expected to facilitate quicker patient discharge to home, reducing the financial burden associated with extended hospital stays or transfers to care facilities.
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Print number: 117_HRES_1177
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6]
Process start date: 2022-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1177.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Standardized methods for assessing patient mobility will be introduced, enabling medical staff to better prevent loss of function in older adults during hospitalization.
  • A system of incentives will be created for hospitals and staff to actively promote patient mobility, potentially reducing complications and the need for long-term rehabilitation.
  • These new solutions are expected to facilitate quicker patient discharge to home, reducing the financial burden associated with extended hospital stays or transfers to care facilities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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