S 2610 · 115th Congress · Health

Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Departments Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-03-22· Sponsored by Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]· Senate

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Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.(2018-03-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Departments Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to: (1) develop protocols for discharging patients who are treated for a drug overdose, and (2) enhance the integration and coordination of postdischarge care and treatment options for individuals with a substance use disorder.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]CT