Bill · S. 2521· Senate(119-S-2521)
Provider Training in Palliative Care Act
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Provider Training in Palliative Care Act was introduced in the Senate on July 29, 2025. This bill allows participants in the National Health Service Corps to delay their required service time. Specifically, participants can apply for a deferral to receive training in palliative care services. The Secretary is given the authority to grant this deferral for a period of up to one year. This applies to individuals who have entered into a contract for obligated service under the Scholarship Program or the Loan Repayment Program.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
Seniors benefit heavily from an increased availability of providers trained in palliative care and serious illness management.
Would retired people be better off under this?+4
Retirees stand to benefit from improved access to specialized comfort and palliative care services.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
The bill allows National Health Service Corps participants to defer service to receive specialized palliative care training, improving long-term care quality.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section allows participants in the Scholarship Program or the Loan Repayment Program to defer their obligated service for up to one year to receive training in palliative care. This is a positive outcome because it gives healthcare providers the opportunity to gain specialized training in managing serious illnesses, which can ultimately benefit patients needing comfort and specialized care.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Students+3Good For Young Adults+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4
- 1/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska