Solutions Not Stigmas Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 4918 Solutions Not Stigmas Act of 2023 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 4918

Bill 118 HR 4918, also known as the Solutions Not Stigmas Act of 2023, aims to address the stigmatization of mental health and substance use disorders in the United States. The bill recognizes that individuals struggling with these issues often face discrimination and barriers to accessing treatment and support.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a national public awareness campaign to educate the public about mental health and substance use disorders, and to combat stigma and discrimination. 2. Providing grants to states and local communities to develop and implement programs that promote mental health and substance use disorder awareness and education. 3. Requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment on par with coverage for other medical conditions. 4. Expanding access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, including telehealth options and community-based programs. 5. Enhancing training for healthcare providers to better identify and address mental health and substance use disorders in their patients. Overall, the Solutions Not Stigmas Act of 2023 seeks to improve the lives of individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders by reducing stigma, increasing access to treatment, and promoting awareness and education.

Congressional Summary of HR 4918

Solutions Not Stigmas Act of 2023

This bill permits the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a grant program for health professional schools or training programs to develop curricula in substance use disorder treatment or chronic pain education. Among other issues, the curricula must address (1) the reduction of stigma and bias associated with substance use and chronic pain, (2) prevention and early intervention for unhealthy substance use, and (3) best practices for prescribing addictive substances.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4918

Bill HR 4918 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill HR 4918 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2023. Bill HR 4918's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4918

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4918

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

- Education programs funding

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Medical education

- Prescription drugs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4918

Solutions Not Stigmas Act of 2023

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to medical and other health profession schools to expand or develop education and training programs for substance use prevention and treatment, and for other purposes.