Search Results: keywords:"advance care planning"

  • S. 3 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive cost-sharing for advance care planning services, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,334

    S. 3 aims to amend the Social Security Act to eliminate cost-sharing for Medicare beneficiaries receiving advance care planning services. It defines advance care planning as discussions between healthcare providers and patients about future healthcare preferences and...

    Simple Explanation

    Medicare wants to make it free for older people to have talks with their doctors about what kind of care they want in the future, and they're planning to start this on January 1, 2026. This means there will be no extra costs for these important chats, and they'll also be studying how this new system works to make sure it's helpful for everyone.

  • S. 4949 — To improve end-of-life care.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,278

    S. 4949, titled the “Compassionate Care Act,” aims to enhance end-of-life care by promoting advance care planning in the United States. The bill proposes educational initiatives for both the public and healthcare providers to increase awareness and understanding of advance...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4949, called the "Compassionate Care Act," is a plan to help people talk about and plan for their end-of-life care by teaching about it and using telehealth to make it easier for more people to understand their options.

  • H. R. 9237 — To improve end-of-life care.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,309

    H.R. 9237, also known as the "Compassionate Care Act," aims to enhance end-of-life care in the United States. It establishes guidelines and educational campaigns for advance care planning, ensuring individuals understand their rights to make health care decisions. The bill...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9237 is a bill that wants to make sure people get good care when they are very sick and near the end of their life, by helping doctors learn more and using computers to talk to sick people, like video calls.