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S.2843: Opioid Workforce Act of 2018
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 15, 2018
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2018
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 15, 2018
Bill Summary
Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 This bill increases the number of residency positions eligible for graduate medical education payments under Medicare for hospitals that have addiction or pain management programs, with an aggregate increase of 1,000 positions over a five-year period.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2018 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| May 15, 2018 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) |