Extending Access to Addiction Treatment Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3736 Extending Access to Addiction Treatment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3736

Bill 118 HR 3736, also known as the Extending Access to Addiction Treatment Act, aims to expand access to addiction treatment services for individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders. The bill seeks to address the growing opioid epidemic in the United States by increasing the availability of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for those in need.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the expansion of the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000), which allows qualified physicians to prescribe certain medications, such as buprenorphine, to treat opioid addiction. The bill would remove the current cap on the number of patients that a physician can treat with buprenorphine, thereby increasing access to this life-saving medication.

Additionally, the bill would require the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the barriers to accessing MAT, particularly in rural and underserved areas. This study would help identify ways to improve access to treatment for individuals in these communities. Overall, the Extending Access to Addiction Treatment Act is a bipartisan effort to address the opioid crisis by expanding access to evidence-based treatment options. By removing barriers to MAT and conducting a study on access issues, the bill aims to improve outcomes for individuals struggling with addiction and reduce the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic in the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3736

Bill HR 3736 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3736 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3736's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3736

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3736

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Health

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Drug therapyDrug, alcohol, tobacco useMedicaid

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3736

Extending Access to Addiction Treatment ActExtending Access to Addiction Treatment ActTo amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the requirement for State Medicaid plans to provide coverage for medication-assisted treatment.

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