Posts - Bill - S 1799 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventative physical examination.
senate 05/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to ensure that cognitive impairment is routinely checked during Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive exams, so early signs of conditions like Alzheimer's can be detected and addressed sooner. This aims to improve care planning and support for millions of older Americans.
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S 1799 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventative physical examination.
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left-leaning 05/19/2025
Early detection means early hope—testing for cognitive decline saves lives, not just dollars.
left-leaning 05/19/2025
Caring for all seniors means catching warning signs early—this bill finally shows some heart.
right-leaning 05/19/2025
Medicare checks are great, but can we trust Uncle Sam to handle this without wasteful spending?
right-leaning 05/19/2025
Another government test—because more bureaucracy always makes healthcare better, right?
right-leaning 05/19/2025
Cognitive screenings sound good until they become another checkbox for overburdened doctors.
moderate 05/19/2025
If they’re serious about healthcare, this bill could be a first step toward better aging support.
moderate 05/19/2025
Detect first, treat second—this legislation might finally get Medicare thinking proactively.
moderate 05/19/2025
Looks like a smart move—catch problems early, save headaches later. I’m cautiously optimistic.
left-leaning 05/19/2025
If we ignore mental health in Medicare, we’re just putting a Band-Aid on a broken brain.