Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act or the NOPAIN Act This bill temporarily establishes separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services. The bill applies to pain management treatments that are able to replace or reduce opioid consumption, as shown through clinical trials or data.
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NOPAIN Act
USA116th CongressS-3067| Senate
| Updated: 12/17/2019
Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act or the NOPAIN Act This bill temporarily establishes separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services. The bill applies to pain management treatments that are able to replace or reduce opioid consumption, as shown through clinical trials or data.
Congressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHospital careMedicarePrescription drugsSurgery and anesthesia