Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

# Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would establish and expand educational programs to train healthcare professionals in palliative care and hospice services. Palliative care focuses on relieving pain and symptoms for people with serious illnesses, while hospice provides end-of-life care. The legislation aims to increase the number of specialists trained in these fields and improve the quality of care available to patients and families facing terminal or serious illnesses. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, social workers), patients with serious or terminal illnesses, and their families.

It could also affect medical schools, training programs, and healthcare facilities that would receive funding or support to develop these educational initiatives. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill (S 2287) remains in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) in the 119th Congress.