2014 House Bill 5626

Establish perinatal hospice standards and disclosures

Introduced in the House

June 4, 2014

Introduced by Rep. John Olumba (D-3)

To mandate that when a physician informs a patient of a prenatal test that has detected a life-limiting condition, the physician must provide information on perinatal hospice care, plus the latest information on health outcomes, life expectancy, development potential and more. Also, to require the Department of Community Health to develop criteria for certifying a hospice that provides perinatal hospice care, and post information online about ones that have been certified.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy