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MN HF3148
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2022
Primary Sponsor
Liz Reyer
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 144A.75, subdivision 12, to modify the definition of palliative care
- Replaces the definition of palliative care as "total active care of patients whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment" with "specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness or life-limiting condition"
- Expands the definition to emphasize palliative care as a team-based approach providing essential support at any age or stage of illness, often provided together with curative treatment
- Changes the goal of palliative care from "achievement of the best quality of life for patients and their families" to "improve quality of life for both the patient and the patient's family or care partner"
- Referred to the House Committee on Health Finance and Policy on February 3, 2022
Legislative Description
Palliative care definition modified relating to nursing homes.
Last Action
Author added Bierman
3/3/2022
Committee Referrals
Health Finance & Policy2/3/2022
Full Bill Text
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