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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.
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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3832
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3832
Alternatives to PAIN Act
Alternatives to PAIN Act
Alternatives to Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act
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.
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
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