Bills · HR 3501
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3501Health
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to address the growing impact of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia on American families and the healthcare system. By making cognitive screening a required part of routine Medicare check-ups, the bill could lead to earlier detection of these conditions. Early detection is crucial because it allows patients and their families to access care planning services, available treatments, and support systems sooner, potentially improving quality of life and preparing for future needs.
Without this bill, cognitive screening might be inconsistently offered or missed during routine visits, potentially delaying diagnosis and access to vital resources. If this bill becomes law, more older adults will be screened, potentially leading to earlier interventions and better management of cognitive decline, which could also have long-term implications for healthcare costs and caregiver burden.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires cognitive impairment detection to be included in the Medicare annual wellness visit.
This makes cognitive screening a standard part of routine preventative care for Medicare beneficiaries.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the use of cognitive detection tools identified by the National Institute on Aging.
This ensures that medically recognized and validated screening instruments are used for detection.
PROVISION 03
Requires documentation of the cognitive detection tool used and its results in the patient's medical record.
This ensures consistent record-keeping and allows for tracking and follow-up on cognitive health.
PROVISION 04
Extends the cognitive impairment detection requirement to the Medicare initial preventive physical examination.
This ensures that cognitive screening is also part of the very first comprehensive health assessment for new Medicare beneficiaries.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 19
Introduced in House
MAY 19
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3501
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 19, 2025
Last actionMay 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 19, 2025
House BillHR 3501Health
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination.
INTRODUCED MAY 19, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 19, 2025
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