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MN HF3148

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Liz Reyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

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

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