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Voters should care about this bill because it addresses a critical need for better support and care for people living with serious illnesses. Currently, many individuals with serious conditions experience fragmented care, frequent hospitalizations, and a lack of focus on their overall quality of life and personal preferences, leading to significant stress for patients and their families, and high healthcare costs.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a more compassionate and effective healthcare system for seriously ill Medicare beneficiaries. It aims to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital stays, which can be costly and disruptive, by providing comprehensive care where people live. If it doesn't pass, access to coordinated, community-based palliative care for this population might remain limited, perpetuating current challenges in managing serious illness.
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Voters should care about this bill because it addresses a critical need for better support and care for people living with serious illnesses. Currently, many individuals with serious conditions experience fragmented care, frequent hospitalizations, and a lack of focus on their overall quality of life and personal preferences, leading to significant stress for patients and their families, and high healthcare costs.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a more compassionate and effective healthcare system for seriously ill Medicare beneficiaries. It aims to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital stays, which can be costly and disruptive, by providing comprehensive care where people live. If it doesn't pass, access to coordinated, community-based palliative care for this population might remain limited, perpetuating current challenges in managing serious illness.
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