Bill > HB1318

This bill renews and extends the existing committee studying non-pharmacological treatment options for patients with chronic pain through 2026. The bill acknowledges that during previous meetings in 2023, 2024, and 2025, the committee established a patient-centered, integrated care model as a credible foundation for a potential pilot program. The legislation specifically extends the committee's reporting requirements, mandating that they submit an interim report by November 1, 2024, 2025, and 2026, and a final report by November 1, 2027, to key state leadership including the Speaker of the House, Senate President, House and Senate Clerks, and the Governor. The committee is recommended to continue exploring innovative payment methods to support the new care model. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, allowing the committee to continue its work and research into alternative chronic pain treatment approaches beyond traditional pharmacological interventions.

Health and Social Services

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