S 1935
Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:54 AM
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Bill overview
The Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act aims to improve the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries with serious illnesses by establishing a new model of community-based palliative care. This model, to be tested by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, would provide 24/7 coordinated care through multi-disciplinary teams, focusing on symptom management, advance care planning, and support for patients and their families. The goal is to reduce unnecessary hospital visits and improve patient outcomes, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
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