H. R. 1171, also known as the “Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act” or the “SAFE Act,” proposes changes to the Social Security Act to include physical therapists and occupational therapists as part of Medicare's annual wellness visits. The bill aims to provide...
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H. R. 1171 wants to let certain doctors check if older people might fall down easily and help them stay safe. It also wants to keep track of falls and tell the government all about it every year.