Originally published by our sister publication Pain Medicine News
By Michael Smith
The NOPAIN Act (Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation) is a big legislative win for the pain medicine profession in Washington, but it already requires an amendment to ensure that seniors are covered for nonopioid alternative medicines under Medicare Part D.
According to Voices for Non-Opioid Choices, a grassroots organization calling for pain medicine options, this bill is to play catch-up on the current