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Provider Training in Palliative Care Act

3/12/2024, 9:24 PM

Summary of Bill S 2117

Bill 118 s 2117, also known as the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the quality of care for patients with serious illnesses by ensuring that healthcare providers receive adequate training in palliative care.

Palliative care is a specialized form of medical care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. It is designed to improve the quality of life for both patients and their families by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

The Provider Training in Palliative Care Act seeks to achieve its goal by requiring healthcare providers to undergo training in palliative care as part of their continuing education requirements. This training would cover topics such as pain management, communication skills, and end-of-life care. The bill also aims to increase awareness and understanding of palliative care among healthcare providers, patients, and the general public. By ensuring that healthcare providers are well-trained in palliative care, the bill seeks to improve the overall quality of care for patients with serious illnesses. Overall, the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act is a bipartisan effort to improve the quality of care for patients with serious illnesses by ensuring that healthcare providers receive adequate training in palliative care.

Current Status of Bill S 2117

Bill S 2117 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2117 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023.  Bill S 2117's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2117

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2117

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2117

Provider Training in Palliative Care Act
Provider Training in Palliative Care Act
A bill to allow participants in the National Health Service Corps to defer their obligated service in order to receive training in palliative care services.

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