Alternatives to PAIN Act

3/21/2024, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 3832

The Alternatives to PAIN Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3832, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the opioid crisis by promoting the use of non-opioid pain management alternatives.

The bill includes provisions that would require healthcare providers to offer non-opioid pain management options to patients before prescribing opioids. This is aimed at reducing the number of opioid prescriptions and ultimately decreasing the risk of addiction and overdose.

Additionally, the Alternatives to PAIN Act would establish a grant program to fund research and development of non-opioid pain management treatments. This would help to expand the availability of alternative therapies and provide patients with more options for managing their pain. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to combat the opioid crisis by encouraging the use of non-opioid pain management strategies and reducing reliance on addictive opioid medications. It is a proactive approach to addressing a pressing public health issue and has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals struggling with chronic pain.

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Current Status of Bill S 3832

Bill S 3832 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 29, 2024. Bill S 3832 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 29, 2024.  Bill S 3832's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 29, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3832

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3832

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3832

Alternatives to PAIN ActAlternatives to PAIN ActAlternatives to Prevent Addiction In the Nation ActA bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate access to non-opioid pain management drugs under part D of the Medicare program.A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate access to non-opioid pain management drugs under part D of the Medicare program.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3832

R
Thom Tillis
North Carolina(Republican)
R
Mark Kelly
Arizona(Democrat)

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