HR 8159
Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study examining obstacles to effective pain management during gynecologic procedures. The study will investigate factors such as insurance coverage, provider training, and resource availability that might limit access to these methods. It aims to identify barriers and offer recommendations for improving pain management practices within the field.
Key provisions
- Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study.
- The study will assess barriers to pain management methods during gynecologic procedures.
- The study must consider factors like insurance coverage and provider training.
- The study should consult with patients, healthcare providers, medical societies, and experts in health equity.
- The Secretary will submit a report to Congress with study findings and recommendations.
Who is affected
- Patients undergoing gynecologic procedures
- Gynecologic healthcare providers
- Health equity experts
- Health insurance providers
- Medical device manufacturers
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a comprehensive study focused specifically on pain management in gynecologic care.
- It requires stakeholder engagement to ensure a broad range of perspectives are considered.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. R. 8159
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study to assess barriers to pain management methods during gynecologic procedures.
This Act may be cited as the Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act
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patients and patient advocacy organizations;
licensed reproductive health care providers;
professional medical societies;
public health experts;
health equity experts representing marginalized communities; and
medical device manufacturers and innovators.
Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report that includes—
the findings of the study under subsection (a); and
any recommendations for administrative or legislative action.
In this section:
The term pain management methods means methods or strategies to prevent, reduce, or manage physical pain associated with a medical procedure.
The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.