S-2707 : Still Just a Bill

Informing Seniors about Opioids Act of 2018

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide Medicare beneficiaries with educational resources regarding opioid use, pain management, and alternative pain-management treatments.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-04-18IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2018-04-18IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Alternative treatments
  • Drug therapy
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Government information and archives
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Medicare
  • Prescription drugs

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