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EASE Act of 2025
4/7/2025, 2:05 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2437
Bill 119 HR 2437, also known as the Hospice Information Act, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure that hospitals provide information on available hospice programs to certain individuals upon discharge under the Medicare program.
The bill requires hospitals to inform Medicare beneficiaries who are being discharged about the option of receiving hospice care. This information must include details on the benefits of hospice care, how to access hospice services, and the contact information for local hospice programs.
The goal of this legislation is to ensure that individuals who may benefit from hospice care are aware of this option and have the necessary information to make an informed decision about their end-of-life care. By providing this information at the time of discharge, the bill aims to improve access to hospice services and support individuals and their families during a difficult time. Overall, the Hospice Information Act seeks to empower Medicare beneficiaries to make informed choices about their healthcare options and ensure that they have access to the support and services they need during their final days.
The bill requires hospitals to inform Medicare beneficiaries who are being discharged about the option of receiving hospice care. This information must include details on the benefits of hospice care, how to access hospice services, and the contact information for local hospice programs.
The goal of this legislation is to ensure that individuals who may benefit from hospice care are aware of this option and have the necessary information to make an informed decision about their end-of-life care. By providing this information at the time of discharge, the bill aims to improve access to hospice services and support individuals and their families during a difficult time. Overall, the Hospice Information Act seeks to empower Medicare beneficiaries to make informed choices about their healthcare options and ensure that they have access to the support and services they need during their final days.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2437
Bill HR 2437 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill HR 2437 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2025. Bill HR 2437's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2437
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2437
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2437
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals to provide information on available hospice programs to certain individuals upon discharge under the Medicare program.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals to provide information on available hospice programs to certain individuals upon discharge under the Medicare program.
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