S. 3067

Referred to Committee

NOPAIN Act

Introduced 12/17/2019•116th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

12/17/2019 • Senate

Summary

Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act or the NOPAIN Act

This bill temporarily establishes separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services. The bill applies to pain management treatments that are able to replace or reduce opioid consumption, as shown through clinical trials or data.

Introduced in Senate • 12/17/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

Congressional oversightDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHospital careMedicarePrescription drugsSurgery and anesthesia