Provider Training in Palliative Care Act

This bill lets people in the National Health Service Corps pause their required service for up to one year so they can get training in palliative care. It applies to those serving through the Corps’ Scholarship or Loan Repayment Programs, if they apply and the Secretary approves the deferral .

In short, it creates a pathway for Corps members to build skills in caring for people with serious illnesses before they finish their service time, without losing their commitment—just delaying it for training .

• Who is affected: Participants in the National Health Service Corps (Scholarship or Loan Repayment)
• What changes: They can request a deferral of their obligated service to receive palliative care training, subject to approval
• How long: Up to 1 year