Bill 119 HR 2404, also known as the "Remote Monitoring Study Act," aims to conduct a study on the impact of remote monitoring on individuals who are prescribed opioids. The bill seeks to investigate how remote monitoring technologies, such as wearable devices or smartphone apps, can help healthcare providers better track and manage patients' opioid use.
The study will examine the effectiveness of remote monitoring in preventing opioid misuse, addiction, and overdose. It will also assess the potential benefits of remote monitoring in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
The bill emphasizes the importance of balancing patient privacy and autonomy with the need for effective opioid monitoring. It calls for the study to consider ethical and legal implications of remote monitoring, as well as potential barriers to its implementation.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 2404 aims to provide valuable insights into the use of remote monitoring technologies in opioid prescribing practices. By conducting this study, policymakers hope to inform future legislation and healthcare policies aimed at addressing the opioid crisis in a thoughtful and evidence-based manner.