New CMS 2025 Measure to Advance Age-Friendly Care in Hospitals

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced a new age-friendly hospital measure, set to be implemented in 2025. This initiative, aimed at improving care for older adults, emphasizes the 4Ms Framework—what matters, medications, mentation, and mobility. Hospitals will be incentivized to adopt age-friendly practices that prioritize older adults’ unique needs, focusing on comprehensive, person-centered care. This measure represents a significant step toward aligning hospital care with the growing demand for age-friendly healthcare models. For more information, read the CMS Age-Friendly Hospital Measure.