Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act

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“(A) For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “a review of current opioid prescriptions and screening for opioid use disorder” means, with respect to an individual—

“(i) a review by a physician or qualified non-physician practitioner of all current prescriptions of the individual; and

“(ii) in the case of an individual determined by the review of a physician or qualified non-physician practitioner under subparagraph (A) to have a current prescription for opioids for chronic pain that has been prescribed for a minimum period of time (as specified by the Secretary)—

“(I) a review by the physician or practitioner of the potential risk factors to the individual for opioid use disorder;

“(II) an evaluation by the physician or practitioner of pain of the individual;

“(III) the provision of information regarding non-opioid treatment options for the treatment and management of any chronic pain of the individual; and

“(IV) if determined necessary by the physician or practitioner based on the results of the review and evaluation conducted as described in this paragraph, an appropriate referral by the physician or practitioner for additional treatment.

“(B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term “qualified non-physician practitioner” means a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or certified clinical nurse specialist.”