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Better Palliative Care Access: Deferring Service for Specialized Medical Training.

This bill aims to improve public access to specialized palliative care, which focuses on symptom relief and quality of life for seriously ill patients and their families. It allows healthcare providers participating in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) to postpone their required service commitment for up to one year. This deferral enables them to receive crucial training in palliative care services, ultimately enhancing the quality of care available to the community.
Key points
Allows healthcare providers to defer their mandatory service (NHSC Scholarship/Loan Repayment) for up to one year.
The deferral is specifically granted for obtaining specialized training in palliative care services.
Expected outcome is increased availability of highly trained palliative care specialists, particularly in underserved areas.
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Additional Information
Provider Training in Palliative Care Act
Print number: S 2117
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-06-22