AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 24, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill requires hospitals to provide information about local hospice care providers to patients eligible for hospice care under Medicare during the hospital discharge process.
- The requirement applies specifically to patients who meet Medicare's eligibility criteria for hospice care.
- The bill was introduced in the House on March 27, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The official summary does not specify implementation costs, penalties for non-compliance, or timeline for compliance.
- The bill does not detail what information must be included, how it must be delivered, or whether compliance mechanisms exist.
- Effects on patients, hospitals, or hospice providers are not documented in the official summary.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means on March 27, 2025.
- No further legislative action recorded as of the latest update.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Mar 27, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Mar 27, 2025 — Introduced in House
- Mar 27, 2025 — Introduced in House