S-2909 : Still Just a Bill


Assessing Barriers to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on barriers to the provision of medication used to treat substance use disorders (e.g., buprenorphine) under Medicaid distribution models (e.g., provider purchasing, storage, and administration of medications).

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-05-22IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2018-05-22IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
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  • Congressional oversight
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Drug therapy
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Medicaid
  • Prescription drugs
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