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Introduced
05/09/2018
05/09/2018
In Committee
05/25/2018
05/25/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Dr. Todd Graham Pain Management Improvement Act of 2018 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to publish a report on whether Medicare payments, coverage, and coding policies for non-opioid pain management treatments should be revised. The report must include an analysis of pain management and prescribing guidelines, access to non-opioid treatments, and the effect of any recommended changes on Medicare and enrollee opioid addiction.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to publish a report on whether Medicare payments, coverage, and coding policies for non-opioid pain management treatments should be revised. The report must include an analysis of pain management and prescribing guidelines, access to non-opioid treatments, and the effect of any recommended changes on Medicare and enrollee opioid addiction. The bill also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consult with various stakeholders in developing the report and to include specific recommendations on coverage and reimbursement for non-opioid pain treatments, treatment strategies for beneficiaries with mental health or substance use disorders, and outreach activities to educate providers and beneficiaries on alternatives to opioids.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/25/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5722/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5722/BILLS-115hr5722ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5722/BILLS-115hr5722ih.pdf.pdf |
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