Senators Press HHS To Track Assisted-Suicide Deaths In Hospice
The July 9 letter asks HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS to start monitoring assisted-suicide deaths in hospice.
- Sen. James Lankford led the bipartisan, bicameral effort behind the letter.
- Democratic Sens. Tim Kaine and Chris Murphy signed alongside Republican colleagues.
- Rep. Lou Correa joined from the House, crossing both chambers of Congress.
Why it matters: Asking a federal payer to start counting assisted deaths admits it never asked before.
Sen. James Lankford press release (lankford.senate.gov) ↗ · 11 ביולי 202611.7.26 · ✓ Checked✓