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US S3067

US S3067
NOPAIN Act Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act


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Introduced
12/17/2019
In Committee
12/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. This bill temporarily establishes separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services. The bill applies to pain management treatments that are able to replace or reduce opioid consumption, as shown through clinical trials or data.

AI Summary

This bill, the NOPAIN Act (Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act), aims to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. It temporarily establishes separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services. These non-opioid treatments are defined as drugs, biological products, or medical devices that can replace or reduce opioid consumption, as shown through clinical trials or data. The bill also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to Congress on limitations, gaps, and barriers to Medicare coverage or reimbursement for certain non-opioid pain management therapies, approaches, and services.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 12/17/2019)

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