Bill · H.R. 2404· House(119-HR-2404)
Remote Opioid Monitoring Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Balderson
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Remote Opioid Monitoring Act of 2025," directs the Comptroller General to conduct a specific study. The study focuses on the effects of remote monitoring for individuals who are prescribed opioids. The Comptroller General must complete this study and submit a report to specific committees in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This must occur within 18 months of the act's enactment. The report aims to assess efficacy, prevalence, and potential improvements for remote monitoring.
Yes
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+3
By evaluating remote monitoring efficacy, the bill seeks to better manage the impact of opioid prescriptions.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+1
The study aims to provide recommendations to improve the availability, access, and coverage of remote monitoring for those prescribed opioids.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Assessment of scientific evidence: The study aims to evaluate efficacy, individual outcomes, and potential cost savings regarding remote monitoring compared to those not monitored (Section 2(b)(1)). This could help people understand if these tools actually work and if they save money.
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Recommendations for improvement: The report is tasked with providing recommendations to improve the availability, access, and coverage of remote monitoring (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Identification of beneficial groups: The Comptroller General may identify specific cohorts of individuals who would benefit the most from remote monitoring when prescribed opioids (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any specific provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3Improves Healthcare Access+1
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois