H.R. 2437: End-of-life Access to Supportive and Essential care Act of 2025
The End-of-life Access to Supportive and Essential care Act of 2025, also known as the EASE Act of 2025, is a proposed piece of legislation aimed at improving access to hospice and home health services for certain hospital patients upon their discharge under Medicare. Here’s a breakdown of what the bill entails:
Purpose
The primary goal of the EASE Act of 2025 is to ensure that individuals who are likely to need hospice care or home health services after leaving the hospital receive appropriate information about the options available to them.
Key Provisions
- Hospitals' Responsibilities: The bill would amend existing regulations to require hospitals to inform patients about hospice services and home health care options at the time of their discharge if they are likely to benefit from such services.
- Information Provided: The information that hospitals must provide includes:
- Availability of hospice programs that are part of the Medicare system and serve the patient's area.
- Access to home health services through home health agencies, catering specifically to those likely to require them.
- Implementation Date: The amendments would take effect for discharges occurring on or after January 1, 2026.
Impact on Patients
This legislation is designed to help ensure that patients have better awareness and access to essential support services as they transition from hospital to home, particularly those who may be nearing the end of life or who require ongoing care following their hospitalization.
Relevant Companies
- AMGN (Amgen Inc.) - As a large pharmaceutical company, changes in healthcare policy regarding hospice and home health services could influence the demand for specific products or services related to end-of-life care.
- HCA (HCA Healthcare, Inc.) - Being a major operator of hospitals, HCA Healthcare would need to align its discharge processes with new requirements for informing patients about available hospice and home health options.
- CNC (Centene Corporation) - As a provider of managed healthcare services, Centene may experience shifts in service demand or coverage related to hospice and home health care options as outlined in this legislation.
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Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Mar. 27, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Mar. 27, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
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