Mitch McConnell hospitalized for medical care
Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning for medical care. His office reports that he is receiving excellent care. (sources: npr, thehill, nbcnews, theguardian, foxnews)
McConnell has been hospitalized for an undisclosed health issue. A spokesperson confirmed his admission and stated that he is receiving good medical attention.
- McConnell was admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning.
- His office has stated that he is receiving excellent care.
- The specific health issue prompting his hospitalization has not been disclosed.
Why it matters
McConnell's health status is significant given his role in the Senate and potential impact on legislative activities.
↓ Congress can act on this
2 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is S2237: Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act.
S2237 · 119th Congress
Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act
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What S2237 actually does
This story is about Mitch McConnell hospitalized for medical care, spokesperson reports. This bill would extend/modify Medicare acute hospital-care-at-home flexibilities.
If passed, it would:
- Extend/modify Medicare acute hospital-care-at-home flexibilities • Add study/reporting requirements on those flexibilities.
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This story is about Mitch McConnell hospitalized for medical care, spokesperson reports. This bill would encourage Medicare beneficiaries to adopt advance directives that would guide treatment decisions.
If passed, it would
- Encourage Medicare beneficiaries to adopt advance directives that can guide treatment decisions • Make documented care preferences more actionable for clinicians during an incapacitating medical episode.