S 2287
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:59 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, aims to increase the number of qualified professionals in palliative and hospice care by boosting education and research within medical, nursing, and other healthcare programs. It does this primarily by providing grants for establishing and operating palliative care education programs, supporting physician training in palliative medicine, and creating career awards for specialists. The bill also seeks to improve the dissemination of information about palliative care services and enhance research efforts in this field.
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Angus S., Jr. King
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