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Introduced
03/07/2018
03/07/2018
In Committee
03/07/2018
03/07/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a three-year demonstration program awarding grants to hospitals and emergency departments to develop, implement, enhance, or study alternative pain management protocols and treatments that promote limited use of opioids in emergency departments.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a three-year demonstration program that awards grants to hospitals and emergency departments to develop, implement, enhance, or study alternative pain management protocols and treatments that promote limited use of opioids in emergency departments. The grants can be used to target common painful conditions, train providers on protocols and treatments, collect data, and provide alternative pain management options for patients. The Secretary is required to provide technical support to grant recipients and submit a report to Congress on the results of the demonstration program, including recommendations for broader implementation of pain management protocols that limit opioid use.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/07/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2516/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2516/BILLS-115s2516is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2516/BILLS-115s2516is.pdf.pdf |
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