Hospice News March 27, 2025
The State of Illinois legislature is advancing bills that would provide additional support for patients nearing the end of life.
The Illinois General Assembly’s House of Representatives has advanced four bills related to hospice and palliative care that were recently cleared by a legislative committee. They pertain to issues like medication delivery, advance care planning and end-of-life care for incarcerated individuals, among others. Rep. Nicolle Grasse, a Democrat, sponsored each of the bills, which have garnered bipartisan support.
“These measures take meaningful steps to expand access, improve patient care, and strengthen accountability in our healthcare system,” said Grasse in a statement. “By addressing critical gaps, we’re ensuring better outcomes for those who need it the most.”
House Bill 2493 would...
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