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MA H2068

MA H2068
Relative to overdose notifications for opioid prescribers


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to overdose notifications for opioid prescribers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 94C of the General Laws to require the Department of Health to notify opioid prescribers when a patient they have prescribed opioids to within the past 12 months has experienced an opioid overdose or has been diagnosed with an opioid use disorder. The notifications must comply with federal privacy laws around substance abuse treatment records. The bill aims to provide prescribers with information that may help them better manage the care of their patients who are at risk of opioid-related harms.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5225 (on 09/22/2022)

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