Bill
Bill > A5500
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Introduced
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
In Committee
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes "Remote Methadone Dosing Pilot Program;" appropriates $225,000.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a three-year Remote Methadone Dosing Pilot Program in New Jersey to increase compliance and reduce costs of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder by using telehealth and telemedicine to remotely monitor patients receiving take-home doses of methadone. The program will select one opioid treatment program each in Atlantic City, Camden, and Paterson to participate, and the Department of Human Services will evaluate the impact on patient outcomes and cost-savings, and provide recommendations on whether to expand remote methadone dosing statewide. The bill appropriates $225,000 to fund the pilot program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee (on 05/25/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5500 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5500_I1.HTM |
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