Doctors and lawmakers Thursday touted legislation to train more providers who specialize in hospice and palliative care and improve options for patients with serious chronic illnesses.
At a hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said he is introducing a bill that would allow for more pilot programs and Medicare waivers regarding hospice care. It would also allow hospice and curative care to be provided to a patient at the same time and would provide for home services before a patient is homebound.
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