Bill > HR2437

This bill, known as the EASE Act of 2025 (End-of-life Access to Supportive and Essential care Act), aims to improve information sharing for Medicare patients being discharged from hospitals by requiring hospitals to provide more comprehensive information about available home health and hospice services. Specifically, the bill amends Section 1861(ee)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act to mandate that hospitals inform patients about home health services and hospice care options, particularly for individuals who are likely to need such services after discharge. The bill requires hospitals to provide details about home health agencies, post-hospital extended care services, and hospice programs that participate in Medicare and serve the patient's local area. These new information-sharing requirements will take effect for hospital discharges occurring on or after January 1, 2026, ensuring that patients and their families have access to critical information about supportive care options during potentially challenging transitions in medical treatment and care.