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H.R. 3259

Referred to Committee

NOPAIN Act

Introduced 5/14/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

5/17/2021 • House

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 House • 5/14/2021

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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

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (126)

Party Breakdown

85
Democrats
41
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

Democrat • AL-7

Sponsored 5/14/2021

Cosponsors (125)

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Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]

R-WV-1

Joined 5/14/2021

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Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]

D-NH-2

Joined 5/14/2021

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Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]

D-IA-3

Joined 6/14/2021

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Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]

D-NH-1

Joined 6/14/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 14, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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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Introduced in House5/14/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors125