Michigan SB0483 creates a palliative care advisory task force to study and recommend improvements in palliative care services.

Michigan SB0483 amends the Public Health Code to establish a palliative care advisory task force within the Department of Health and Human Services. The task force will be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, and must include representatives from hospices, clinical experts, patient advocates, and insurance companies. The task force will conduct research, make recommendations, and develop strategies to improve palliative care services in Michigan. It will also identify gaps in service and develop metrics for palliative care services.

Michigan SB0483 creates a palliative care advisory task force to study and recommend improvements in palliative care services.

Michigan SB0483 amends the Public Health Code to establish a palliative care advisory task force within the Department of Health and Human Services. The task force will be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, and must include representatives from hospices, clinical experts, patient advocates, and insurance companies. The task force will conduct research, make recommendations, and develop strategies to improve palliative care services in Michigan. It will also identify gaps in service and develop metrics for palliative care services.