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This bill amends the Hospice Program Licensing Act to require the Department of Public Health to establish a comprehensive data collection system for hospice providers in the state. The bill mandates the collection of four key types of information: patient demographics (including age, race, gender, and location), service utilization metrics (such as average length of stay and service types), patient and family satisfaction data gathered through voluntary surveys, and workforce data tracking staff availability and turnover rates. Importantly, the bill stipulates that all data collection must adhere to federal and state privacy laws to protect patient and staff confidentiality. The Department will be responsible for compiling an annual report summarizing the collected data, which must be submitted to the Governor and General Assembly and made publicly available on the Department's website. This legislation aims to provide a more transparent and comprehensive understanding of hospice care services, patient experiences, and workforce conditions in the state.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2400&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104