Expressing the sense of Congress that any effort to reengineer the health care system in the United States should incorporate sustainable wellness programs that address the underlying causal factors associated with chronic disease.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Feb 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 58, expresses a non-binding sentiment of Congress. It calls for any future efforts to reform the U.S. healthcare system to include wellness programs. These programs would aim to address the root causes of chronic diseases.
Specifically, the resolution suggests that any healthcare reengineering should ensure public access to strategies for improving health through lifestyle changes. It also proposes patient-centered care that addresses individual needs and encourages wellness through lifestyle adjustments and scientifically-based treatments. Furthermore, it recommends using defined standards, based on diet, exercise, and health history, to guide the implementation of wellness activities.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to a subcommittee. As a "sense of Congress" resolution, it does not require presidential action and does not enact new laws. Its purpose is to convey the views of Congress on a particular issue.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Calls for Congress to ensure that any reengineering of the U.S. health care system: (1) incorporates sustainable wellness programs that address the underlying causal factors of chronic disease; (2) ensures public access to strategies for improving individual health and increasing individual capacity to engage in activities of daily living through lifestyle change; (3) provides patient-centered care that addresses personal health needs and that encourages patients to improve wellness through lifestyle changes and scientifically-based therapies and outcomes-based treatments that facilitate the body's inherent ability to maintain and restore optimal health; and (4) utilizes defined standards to determine when wellness and health promotion activities will be useful based on the patient's diet, exercise habits, and individual and family health histories.
Timeline
25 Feb 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 58 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 58, expresses a non-binding sentiment of Congress. It calls for any future efforts to reform the U.S. healthcare system to include wellness programs. These programs would aim to address the root causes of chronic diseases. Specifically, the resolution suggests that any healthcare reengineering should ensure public access to strategies for improving health through lifestyle changes. It also proposes patient-centered care that addresses individual needs and encourages wellness through lifestyle adjustments and scientifically-based treatments. Furthermore, it recommends using defined standards, based on diet, exercise, and health history, to guide the implementation of wellness activities. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to a subcommittee. As a "sense of Congress" resolution, it does not require presidential action and does not enact new laws. Its purpose is to convey the views of Congress on a particular issue.
- Has H.Con.Res. 58 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 58. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 58?
- H.Con.Res. 58 was sponsored by Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] (D-RI), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 58?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (25 Feb 2009).
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