To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care at accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools and other programs, including social work, physician assistant, and chaplaincy education programs, to promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and to support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice care.
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Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Carter of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Bera) introduced …
Primary Purpose
Expand palliative care and hospice education by amending the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs, training initiatives, and academic career awards for healthcare professionals specializing in end-of-life care.
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Legislative Strategy
"Uses existing Public Health Service Act infrastructure to expand palliative care workforce through education rather than direct service delivery. Builds on established geriatric education programs."
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