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Improved Medicaid Care for Overdose Victims and Addiction

This act aims to enhance how the Medicaid program responds to opioid overdoses. It introduces new rules for states to identify individuals who have experienced an overdose and connect them with treatment, and to inform prescribers about patients' addiction histories. This should help prevent future overdoses and ensure better care.
Key points
States must identify individuals who have survived an opioid overdose and offer them treatment support.
Prescribing providers will be notified of fatal overdoses of their patients and receive educational materials.
Healthcare providers will have access to patients' addiction histories to ensure safer treatment.
Ongoing reviews of prescribing practices and provider education will be implemented to improve safety.
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Additional Information
IMPROVE Addiction Care Act
Print number: HR 4950
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2023-07-26
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Improved Medicaid Care for Overdose Victims and Addiction

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 4950.

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 2023-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States must identify individuals who have survived an opioid overdose and offer them treatment support.
  • Prescribing providers will be notified of fatal overdoses of their patients and receive educational materials.
  • Healthcare providers will have access to patients' addiction histories to ensure safer treatment.
  • Ongoing reviews of prescribing practices and provider education will be implemented to improve safety.

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. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6].

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 2025-12-25.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 4950

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