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H.R.5798 - Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act115th Congress (2017-2018) |

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Sponsor: Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8] (Introduced 05/15/2018)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means
Committee Reports: H. Rept. 115-739
Latest Action: House - 06/12/2018 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 573.  (All Actions)

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  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. To President
  5. Became Law

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Summary: H.R.5798 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)All Information (Except Text)

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Reported to House without amendment, Part I (06/12/2018)

Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act

This bill requires the initial examination for new Medicare enrollees to include a review of current opioid prescriptions and an opioid use disorder screening.