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S. 586

Referred to Committee

NOPAIN Act

Introduced 3/4/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

3/4/2021 • 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 • 3/4/2021

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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 (52)

Party Breakdown

26
Democrats
25
Republicans
1
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

Republican • WV

Sponsored 3/4/2021

Cosponsors (51)

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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

D-NH

Joined 3/4/2021

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Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]

R-OH

Joined 3/4/2021

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Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

R-SC

Joined 3/9/2021

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Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

D-AZ

Joined 3/9/2021

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Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

R-IA

Joined 3/16/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 4, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

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Other Chamber

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate3/4/2021

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors51