Improved Medicare Wellness Visits for Seniors
This act expands the scope of annual wellness visits for seniors under the Medicare program, adding new assessment elements such as food security, housing security, and social support. The goal is to comprehensively assess seniors' needs and detect problems early. Additionally, it introduces financial incentives for providers to offer these expanded services, aiming to increase their availability.
Key points
Expansion of annual Medicare wellness visits to include assessment of mobility, food and housing security, transportation access, and social support.
Mandatory balance screening to identify fall risk and appropriate referral for treatment.
Additional payments for healthcare providers offering expanded services during wellness visits, encouraging their provision.
Public education campaign for seniors about the new options available through Medicare wellness visits.
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