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S. 2610

Referred to Committee

Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Departments Act of 2018

Introduced 3/22/2018•115th Congress•Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

3/22/2018 • Senate

Summary

Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Departments Act of 2018

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to: (1) develop protocols for discharging patients who are treated for a drug overdose, and (2) enhance the integration and coordination of postdischarge care and treatment options for individuals with a substance use disorder.

Introduced in Senate • 3/22/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Congressional oversightDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive care

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

Republican • WV

Sponsored 3/22/2018

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

D-CT

Joined 3/22/2018

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 22, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Introduced in Senate3/22/2018
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Related Bills (1)

H.R. 5176

Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms Act of 2018

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Committee

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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