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Improved Access to Non-Opioid Pain Treatments

This act aims to improve access to non-opioid pain treatments in hospital outpatient settings and ambulatory surgical centers. This means patients will have more options for pain management that do not carry the risk of opioid addiction, potentially enhancing their safety and quality of life.
Key points
Medicare will provide separate payments for non-opioid drugs and medical devices used for pain treatment in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, encouraging their use.
These changes are set to be effective from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2027, allowing for implementation and evaluation of the new provisions.
The government will report on barriers to accessing other pain therapies (e.g., physical therapy, behavioral therapies) under Medicare to improve their future availability.
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Print number: 117_HR_3259
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Process start date: 2021-05-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

NOPAIN Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3259.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will provide separate payments for non-opioid drugs and medical devices used for pain treatment in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, encouraging their use.
  • These changes are set to be effective from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2027, allowing for implementation and evaluation of the new provisions.
  • The government will report on barriers to accessing other pain therapies (e.g., physical therapy, behavioral therapies) under Medicare to improve their future availability.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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