H.R. 5779

Referred to Committee

Promoting Quality of Care in Pain Management Act of 2018

Introduced 5/11/2018•115th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

5/31/2018 • House

Summary

Promoting Quality of Care in Pain Management Act of 2018

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to convene a technical expert panel to recommend opioid and opioid-use disorder quality measures for possible use in hospital payment and reporting models under Medicare.

Introduced in House • 5/11/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

Advisory bodiesDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth care qualityHealth promotion and preventive careHospital careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare

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Sponsor

Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]

Republican • MN-3

Cosponsors (1)

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

D-IL-7

Joined 5/11/2018

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 11, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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