United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 5716 — COMPASS Act

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 574.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill requires notifications to outlier opioid prescribers in the Medicare program.

The COMPASS Act mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services notify certain opioid prescribers in Medicare identified as outliers. These notifications will include resources on proper prescribing methods and will start within two years of enactment.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: Outlier prescribers will receive notifications aimed at promoting accountability in opioid prescribing practices.

Summary

Commit to Opioid Medical Prescriber Accountability and Safety for Seniors Act or the COMPASS Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to identify outlier prescribers of opioids under the Medicare prescription drug benefit and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans. Specifically, the CMS must: (1) establish an opioid-prescription threshold for determining whether a prescriber is an outlier compared to other prescribers, based on specialty and geographic area; (2) use National Provider Identifiers (unique provider identification numbers currently included on claims for covered drugs) to identify outlier prescribers; and (3) annually notify identified outlier prescribers of their status and provide them with resources on proper prescribing methods. The CMS may also identify and notify outlier prescribers based on co-prescriptions of covered drugs that have adverse effects when used in combination with opioids.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

17 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to HR 5716 include the addition of lines indicating that the bill has been reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and that the Committee on Ways and Means has been discharged from further consideration of the bill. This matters because it signifies progress in the legislative process, moving the bill toward consideration by the full House.

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5716 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
5716 Reported in House (RH)] <DOC> Union Calendar No.
574 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
5716 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide notifications under the Medicare program to outlier prescribers of opioids.
5716 [Report No.
115-740, Part I] To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide notifications under the Medicare program to outlier prescribers of opioids.
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide notifications under the Medicare program to outlier prescribers of opioids.
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned June 12, 2018 Additional sponsors:
Mrs.
Blackburn and Mr.
Walden June 12, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce June 12, 2018 The Committee on Ways and Means discharged;
committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide notifications under the Medicare program to outlier prescribers of opioids.
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Union Calendar No.
574 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
R.
5716 [Report No.
115-740, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide notifications under the Medicare program to outlier prescribers of opioids.
_______________________________________________________________________ June 12, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce June 12, 2018 The Committee on Ways and Means discharged;
committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-740, Part I.

  9. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-740, Part I.

  10. Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

  11. Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

  12. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 574.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5716 do?
Commit to Opioid Medical Prescriber Accountability and Safety for Seniors Act or the COMPASS Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to identify outlier prescribers of opioids under the Medicare prescription drug benefit and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans. Specifically, the CMS must: (1) establish an opioid-prescription threshold for determining whether a prescriber is an outlier compared to other prescribers, based on specialty and geographic area; (2) use National Provider Identifiers (unique provider identification numbers currently included on claims for covered drugs) to identify outlier prescribers; and (3) annually notify identified outlier prescribers of their status and provide them with resources on proper prescribing methods. The CMS may also identify and notify outlier prescribers based on co-prescriptions of covered drugs that have adverse effects when used in combination with opioids.
Who sponsors HR 5716?
HR 5716 is sponsored by Roskam, Peter J. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5716?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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