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IMPROVE Addiction Care Act

12/30/2022, 3:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4203

Bill 117 HR 4203, also known as the IMPROVE Addiction Care Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to addiction care and treatment for individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders.

The IMPROVE Addiction Care Act aims to achieve this goal by implementing several key provisions. First, the bill seeks to increase funding for addiction treatment programs and services, including both inpatient and outpatient care. This funding would help to expand access to treatment for individuals in need, particularly those in underserved communities.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance coordination and collaboration among different healthcare providers and organizations involved in addiction care. This would help to ensure that individuals receive comprehensive and integrated care that addresses their unique needs and challenges. Furthermore, the IMPROVE Addiction Care Act includes measures to improve the quality and effectiveness of addiction treatment programs. This includes promoting evidence-based practices and ensuring that providers meet certain standards of care. Overall, the IMPROVE Addiction Care Act is aimed at addressing the growing crisis of substance abuse and addiction in the United States by expanding access to quality care and treatment services. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is a crucial step towards combating the opioid epidemic and other substance abuse issues facing the nation.

Congressional Summary of HR 4203

Improving Medicaid Programs' Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing Addiction Care Act or the IMPROVE Addiction Care Act

This bill establishes additional requirements for state Medicaid drug-use review programs with respect to individuals who experience opioid-related overdoses.

Specifically, programs must include protocols that (1) connect individuals who have experienced an opioid-related overdose within the last five years to appropriate treatment; (2) notify providers who prescribe opioids about subsequent fatal overdoses; (3) ensure providers are notified about an individual's history of opioid-use disorder, overdoses, or poisonings; and (4) educate providers about proper prescribing practices for these individuals.

Current Status of Bill HR 4203

Bill HR 4203 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 28, 2021. Bill HR 4203 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 28, 2021.  Bill HR 4203's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 29, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4203

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4203

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Health care quality
- Health information and medical records
- Medicaid
- Prescription drugs
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4203

IMPROVE Addiction Care Act
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose.
IMPROVE Addiction Care Act
Improving Medicaid Programs' Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing Addiction Care Act

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