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COMFORT Act
12/30/2022, 7:34 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5758
The COMFORT Act aims to achieve this goal by increasing education and training for healthcare providers in palliative care, as well as expanding access to palliative care services for patients. The bill also seeks to improve coordination of care between healthcare providers and ensure that patients receive the support they need to make informed decisions about their treatment options.
Additionally, the COMFORT Act includes provisions to support research and data collection on palliative care, in order to better understand the impact of these services on patient outcomes and healthcare costs. The bill also includes measures to promote the integration of palliative care into existing healthcare systems, with the goal of ensuring that all patients have access to high-quality palliative care services. Overall, the COMFORT Act is aimed at improving the quality of care for patients with serious illnesses, by increasing access to palliative care services and promoting better coordination of care. This bill has the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families, by ensuring that they receive the support and care they need during difficult times.
Congressional Summary of HR 5758
Comforting Our Military Families through On-base or Remote Treatment Act or the COMFORT Act
This bill authorizes the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy within the Department of Defense (DOD) to coordinate programs and activities for the provision of nonmedical counseling services to military families through the DOD Military and Family Life Counseling Program. Under the bill, nonmedical counseling services means mental health care services that are nonclinical, short-term, and solution-focused to address topics related to personal growth, development, and positive functioning.
The bill authorizes mental health professionals to provide non-medical counseling services regardless of where the provider or recipient is located so long as the provision of service is within the scope of the authorized duties of the provider. For purposes of the bill, mental health professionals include licensed or certified mental health professionals or members of the uniformed services, civilian DOD employees, or DOD contractors.
