Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-06-23T14:18:41Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1936 Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/23/2025, 2:18 PM

Summary of Bill S 1936

This bill, designated as S. 1936 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on June 3, 2025. Its purpose is to mandate the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to conduct tests on the feasibility of separating payments for blood transfusions from the Medicare hospice all-inclusive per diem payment.

Congressional Summary of S 1936

Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2025

This bill requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test a model under which blood transfusions furnished to an individual receiving hospice care are paid separately from the hospice all-inclusive per diem payment under Medicare. The CMMI must evaluate the model by comparing patients participating in the model with those outside of the model in relation to specified metrics, such as hospital utilization and days of hospice care before the end of life.

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Current Status of Bill S 1936

Bill S 1936 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 3, 2025. Bill S 1936 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 3, 2025. Bill S 1936's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 3, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1936

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1936

Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2025

A bill to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test allowing blood transfusions to be paid separately from the Medicare hospice all-inclusive per diem payment.

Comments

Scott McNeill

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7 months ago

This bill is good for hospice patients who need transfusion care. It will help improve access to this important medical treatment for those who are in their final stages of life. I think it's important for our government to prioritize healthcare for all individuals, especially those who are in hospice care. This bill will make a positive impact on the lives of many people, including myself.