Draft Bill In US House Considers Use Of Devices For Pain Management

Discussion-draft legislation in the US House exploring ways to prevent opioid addictions calls for a report recommending ways to encourage use of medical devices to control pain in individuals covered by Medicare and Medicaid.

A discussion draft bill known as "The CMS Action Plan" that asks CMS to consider making reimbursement and coding changes to encourage use of non-opioid, medical device alternatives to control pain was considered by a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee this week.

The CMS Action Plan on Recommendations for Changes Under Medicare and Medicaid To Prevent Opioid Addictions calls on HHS and...

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