Alternatives to PAIN Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-19T09:06:36Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7142 Alternatives to PAIN Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7142

The Alternatives to PAIN Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7142, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the opioid crisis in the United States by promoting the use of non-opioid pain management alternatives.

The bill aims to increase access to alternative pain management treatments, such as physical therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care, for individuals suffering from chronic pain. It also seeks to improve education and training for healthcare providers on the use of these alternative treatments.

Additionally, the Alternatives to PAIN Act includes provisions to increase research funding for non-opioid pain management options and to establish a task force to develop best practices for integrating these treatments into clinical practice. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to reduce the reliance on opioids for pain management and to provide individuals with safer and more effective alternatives. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7142

Bill HR 7142 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2024. Bill HR 7142 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2024. Bill HR 7142's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7142

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7142

Alternatives to PAIN Act

Alternatives to Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act

Alternatives to PAIN Act

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.