What does Preamble of HR 4425 do?

This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. The proposed amendment seeks to increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care at accredited medical, nursing, and other education programs. The bill intends to promote education and research in palliative care and hospice. It also aims to support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice care.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 4425 do?

This bill is formally titled the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act.

What does HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE NURSING. of HR 4425 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to include 'hospice and palliative nursing' within existing grant programs. It establishes a new program, Section 832, authorizing grants for palliative care and hospice education and training. Eligible entities, including schools of nursing, healthcare facilities, and related programs, can apply for these grants. Grant funds can be used for training individuals, developing curricula, training faculty, and providing continuing education in palliative care. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is responsible for awarding grants and establishing application requirements. The bill authorizes $5,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this section.

What does DISSEMINATION OF PALLIATIVE CARE INFORMATION. of HR 4425 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director to disseminate information about palliative care. The disseminated information must include details about palliative care itself, the services provided by professionals trained in hospice and palliative care, and the role of these professionals. Required information also includes evidence-based research demonstrating the benefits of palliative care and materials targeting specific populations like Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans Health Administration beneficiaries. Information must be posted on relevant federal department and agency websites, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Administration on Aging. The Director is required to consult with professional societies, hospice and palliative care stakeholders, and patient advocate organizations regarding the planning, implementation, and development of the disseminated information. The section also requires a definition of 'serious or life-threatening illness' for the purposes of this section.

What does CLARIFICATION. of HR 4425 do?

This section restricts the use of federal funds made available under the Act. Federal funds cannot be used to provide, promote, or train regarding items or services for which federal funding is unavailable under section 3 of Public Law 105-12. Palliative care and hospice services shall not be furnished for the purpose of causing or assisting in causing a patient's death.

What does ENHANCING NIH RESEARCH IN PALLIATIVE CARE. of HR 4425 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to enhance research in palliative care. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or their designee, is directed to develop and implement a strategy to expand and intensify palliative care research across the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This strategy aims to improve the quality of care and quality of life for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses, including cancer, heart, kidney, liver, lung, and infectious diseases, as well as neurodegenerative diseases. Section 402A(c)(2)(B) of the Public Health Service Act is amended to include palliative care research in NIH reporting, starting January 1, 2026.

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Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act — HR. 4425

Q: What does PALLIATIVE CARE AND HOSPICE EDUCATION AND TRAINING. of HR 4425 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish Palliative Care and Hospice Education Programs. The Secretary will award grants or contracts to entities for these programs, which must support the training of health professionals in palliative and hospice care. Programs should emphasize patient and family engagement, integration with primary care, and collaboration with community partners. Priority will be given to programs coordinating with other entities and those benefiting rural, underserved areas, pediatric populations, or racial and ethnic minority populations. The Secretary may make grants to medical schools and teaching hospitals to support physician training in palliative medicine. The section also establishes Palliative Care and Hospice Academic Career Awards to upgrade the knowledge and skills of faculty and practitioners. Career Incentive Awards are available to individuals pursuing advanced degrees in palliative care, with a requirement to teach or practice palliative care for at least 5 years after completion.

Last updated: 7/16/2025 · Introduced: 7/16/2025

Author: Earl Carter (R-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill aims to expand palliative care and hospice education and training programs by providing grants to healthcare entities, prioritizing rural and underserved areas.
The bill establishes academic career awards and incentives to support faculty and practitioners in palliative care, encouraging advanced degrees and ongoing practice.
It directs the federal government to disseminate information about palliative care services and benefits to the public and relevant agencies, including Medicare and Veterans Affairs.

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