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Service Deferral for Doctors Training in Palliative Care

New rules allow doctors committed to scholarship or loan repayment programs to postpone their service. This enables them to receive additional training in palliative care, potentially improving the availability and quality of this care for patients and their families.
Key points
Doctors can defer their obligated service to train in palliative care.
The deferral period can be up to one year.
Aims to increase the number of palliative care specialists.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2890
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Process start date: 2021-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Provider Training in Palliative Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2890.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Doctors can defer their obligated service to train in palliative care.
  • The deferral period can be up to one year.
  • Aims to increase the number of palliative care specialists.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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