S 2521
Provider Training in Palliative Care Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:52 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act, allows doctors and other healthcare professionals participating in the National Health Service Corps to temporarily postpone their required service commitment. These healthcare providers can request a one-year deferral to pursue specialized training in palliative care services. The bill modifies existing law to specifically authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to grant these deferrals to eligible participants in the National Health Service Corps’ scholarship and loan repayment programs. This aims to increase the number of healthcare professionals trained in palliative care, ultimately improving patient care.
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