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ALTO Reauthorization Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 5:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4846
Bill 117 HR 4846, also known as the ALTO Reauthorization Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to reauthorize the Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Program, which was originally established in 2018 to provide funding for hospitals to implement alternative pain management strategies in emergency departments.
The ALTO program focuses on reducing the use of opioids for pain management by promoting the use of non-opioid alternatives, such as nerve blocks, acupuncture, and physical therapy. The program has been successful in helping to reduce opioid prescriptions and overdose deaths in emergency departments across the country.
If passed, the ALTO Reauthorization Act of 2021 would provide continued funding for the ALTO program, allowing more hospitals to implement these alternative pain management strategies. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the program, as well as reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability. Overall, the ALTO Reauthorization Act of 2021 aims to build on the success of the ALTO program and further reduce the reliance on opioids for pain management in emergency departments. It is an important piece of legislation in the ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in the United States.
The ALTO program focuses on reducing the use of opioids for pain management by promoting the use of non-opioid alternatives, such as nerve blocks, acupuncture, and physical therapy. The program has been successful in helping to reduce opioid prescriptions and overdose deaths in emergency departments across the country.
If passed, the ALTO Reauthorization Act of 2021 would provide continued funding for the ALTO program, allowing more hospitals to implement these alternative pain management strategies. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the program, as well as reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability. Overall, the ALTO Reauthorization Act of 2021 aims to build on the success of the ALTO program and further reduce the reliance on opioids for pain management in emergency departments. It is an important piece of legislation in the ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 4846
Alternatives to Opioids in the Emergency Department Reauthorization Act of 2021 or the ALTO Reauthorization Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 a grant program for developing and implementing alternatives to opioids for pain management in hospitals and emergency departments.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4846
Bill HR 4846 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2021. Bill HR 4846 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2021. Bill HR 4846's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 30, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4846
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4846
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4846
To reauthorize a program of grants to hospitals and emergency departments to develop, implement, enhance, or study alternatives to opioids for pain management, and for other purposes.
ALTO Reauthorization Act of 2021
ALTO Reauthorization Act of 2021
Alternatives to Opioids in the Emergency Department Reauthorization Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4846
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