S. 1936: Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-06-03 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-03 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-22 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-06-03):
Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2025
This bill requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test a model under which blood transfusions furnished to an individual receiving hospice care are paid separately from the hospice all-inclusive per diem payment under Medicare. The CMMI must evaluate the model by comparing patients participating in the model with those outside of the model in relation to specified metrics, such as hospital utilization and days of hospice care before the end of life.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Barrasso | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-06-03 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI (original cosponsor) 2025-06-03 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1936?
S. 1936 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
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