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House Bill 1874 |
House Author: Zerwas et al. |
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Effective: 6-9-15 |
Senate Sponsor: Huffman |
House Bill 1874 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to establish the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council to assess the availability of patient-centered and family-focused palliative care in Texas. The bill requires HHSC to establish a statewide palliative care consumer and professional information and education program and to make information and resources regarding palliative care available on its website.