Overview: The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of permanent palliative care faculty at: accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools; nursing schools; and other programs to promote education and research in palliative care and hospice. The bill authorizes the HHS Secretary to award grants or contracts to establish and operate Palliative Care and Hospice Education programs to train family caregivers.

Eligible Entities

Programs receiving an award must support the training of health professionals in palliative and hospice care, emphasizing patient and family engagement, integration with primary and specialty care, and collaboration with community partners.

Topics included in Training

Establishes community-based training programs for patients and caregivers to improve quality of life and health outcomes. Emphasizes education and engagement of family or caregivers on palliative and hospice care management and provides strategies to meet the needs of such family or caregivers.

Cost of the Training

Not specified

Eligible Family Caregivers

Not specified

Grant Funds and Scope

Each grant type differs in the award limit and scope.

Limitations on Use of Funds

Funds may not duplicate the activities of existing education centers funded under this section of the Public Health Service Act. The HHS Secretary may give priority to certain programs in awarding grants.

Evaluation and Reporting

Not specified

Financing & Implementation

Program Administration

Department of Health and Human Services

Revenue Source(s)

Annual appropriations

Program Cost Estimate

$20,000,000 each year, across multiple award categories

Bill #: S. 2287

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