Search Results: keywords:"end-of-life care"

  • H. CON. RES. 109 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to using other terms) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:222

    H. CON. RES. 109 is a resolution put forward in the U.S. Congress expressing concern about assisted suicide. It argues that assisted suicide poses significant risks, particularly to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, disabled, and those experiencing depression, due to...

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    Congress is worried that letting people choose to end their own lives, especially those who are very old or not feeling well, could be dangerous and wants to make sure they get the best care instead. They're also concerned that some rules about this aren't very clear, which might cause problems or make people feel forced into making this choice.

  • H. R. 2437 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals to provide information on available hospice programs to certain individuals upon discharge under the Medicare program.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:463

    H. R. 2437, known as the "End-of-life Access to Supportive and Essential care Act of 2025" or the "EASE Act of 2025," aims to amend the Social Security Act to require hospitals to give patients information about available hospice programs when they are discharged under the Medicare program....

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    The EASE Act of 2025 is a new rule that says hospitals have to give people information about special programs that help take care of them at home when they leave the hospital, starting in 2026. This is to make sure they know about options that can help them feel better, like programs for people who might not get better soon.

  • 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...

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    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...

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    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.