Bill115th CongressFiled May 22, 2018Health
H.R. 5914
To require a study and report on policy and regulatory changes that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 22, 2018)
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on health care policy changes that may have contributed to the rise in opioid overdoses and deaths over the last 10 years.
The report must include an examination of:
- federal decisions relating to pain management strategies,
- state prescription drug monitoring programs,
- prescribing limitations, and
- pain medications with and without abuse-deterrent formulations.
What just happenedMay 22, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11](R-NC)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMay 22, 2018
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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