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Opioid Treatment Providers Act
12/20/2024, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4788
The Bill 118 hr 4788, also known as the Opioid Treatment Providers Act, aims to address the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States by expanding access to treatment for individuals struggling with opioid addiction. The bill specifically focuses on increasing the number of providers who are able to offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder.
Under this legislation, healthcare providers who are currently not authorized to prescribe MAT, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, would be granted the ability to do so. This would help to increase the availability of treatment options for individuals seeking help for opioid addiction.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve coordination between healthcare providers and law enforcement agencies in order to better identify and assist individuals who may be struggling with opioid addiction. This would help to ensure that individuals in need of treatment are able to access the care they require. Overall, the Opioid Treatment Providers Act is aimed at expanding access to treatment for opioid addiction and improving coordination between healthcare providers and law enforcement agencies in order to address the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States.
Under this legislation, healthcare providers who are currently not authorized to prescribe MAT, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, would be granted the ability to do so. This would help to increase the availability of treatment options for individuals seeking help for opioid addiction.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve coordination between healthcare providers and law enforcement agencies in order to better identify and assist individuals who may be struggling with opioid addiction. This would help to ensure that individuals in need of treatment are able to access the care they require. Overall, the Opioid Treatment Providers Act is aimed at expanding access to treatment for opioid addiction and improving coordination between healthcare providers and law enforcement agencies in order to address the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 4788
Opioid Treatment Providers Act
This bill makes certain opioid treatment programs eligible for the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) program, which provides education and training to low-income individuals for high-demand occupations in the health care field.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4788
Bill HR 4788 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4788 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4788's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4788
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4788
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4788
Opioid Treatment Providers Act
Opioid Treatment Providers Act
To make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4788
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