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Palliative Care Act: Boosting Training, Research, and Access for Serious Illnesses.

This Act aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses by increasing the number of qualified professionals in palliative and hospice care. Citizens can expect better access to integrated care focused on pain relief and support for patients and their families, especially in rural and medically underserved areas. The law also allocates funds for research in this field and for informing the public about the benefits of palliative care.
Key points
Funding for training programs for physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains to increase the palliative care workforce.
Priority support for training programs serving rural areas, ethnic minorities, and pediatric populations.
Establishment of awards and fellowships to encourage junior faculty and specialists to pursue academic and clinical careers in palliative care.
Requirement for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand and intensify research into the quality of care and life for patients with serious illnesses.
Federal agencies must disseminate information to patients and families about the benefits of palliative care, including symptom management and care coordination.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2243
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Process start date: 2023-07-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2243.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding for training programs for physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains to increase the palliative care workforce.
  • Priority support for training programs serving rural areas, ethnic minorities, and pediatric populations.
  • Establishment of awards and fellowships to encourage junior faculty and specialists to pursue academic and clinical careers in palliative care.
  • Requirement for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand and intensify research into the quality of care and life for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Federal agencies must disseminate information to patients and families about the benefits of palliative care, including symptom management and care coordination.
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. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI].

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 2025-12-26.

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