H.R. 5095 · 114th Congress
Prescriber Support Act of 2016
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Katherine Clark
- Introduced
- 2016-04-28
- Latest action
- 2016-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Prescriber Support Act of 2016
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states for systems that help prescribers: (1) treat and manage patient pain; and (2) prevent, identify, and respond to patient substance misuse and substance abuse disorders. In awarding grants, HHS must give priority to states with the greatest need.