Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act

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Bill Number

S 2516

Introduced

Mar 7, 2018

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Topics

Alternative treatments Congressional oversight Drug therapy Drug trafficking and controlled substances Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Emergency medical services and trauma care Government information and archives Health Health facilities and institutions Health information and medical records Health programs administration and funding

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Summary

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.

Actions

Mar 7, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 7, 2018

Introduced in Senate

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