Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 7, 2018Health
S. 2516
Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 7, 2018)
Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a three-year demonstration program awarding grants to hospitals and emergency departments to develop, implement, enhance, or study alternative pain management protocols and treatments that promote limited use of opioids in emergency departments.
What just happenedMar 7, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 7, 2018
- Mar 7, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Mar 7, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate