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S 9295

Establishes the office of hospice and palliative care access and quality

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Hinchey

New York creates a state office to oversee hospice and palliative care access and quality standards.

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Bill Summary · S 9295

Legislative bill overview

S 9295 establishes a new state office dedicated to hospice and palliative care access and quality in New York. The bill creates an administrative entity to oversee, coordinate, and improve hospice and palliative care services across the state. This new office would likely handle regulatory oversight, quality standards, and accessibility initiatives for end-of-life and comfort-focused care.

Why is this important

Hospice and palliative care—focused on comfort rather than cure—serve vulnerable populations at life's end, yet access and quality vary significantly across New York. Creating a dedicated office signals state commitment to standardizing care, reducing disparities, and ensuring adequate services in underserved areas. This addresses growing demand as the aging population increases.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding: No specified budget mechanism; questions about whether this adds bureaucratic overhead versus improving direct patient care
  • Scope of authority: Unclear whether the office has regulatory power or operates in advisory capacity, affecting real-world influence
  • Provider compliance burden: New standards and oversight could increase administrative costs for hospice agencies, potentially affecting small providers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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