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CA AB2585

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kevin McCarty

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 124962 to the Health and Safety Code establishing legislative findings on nonpharmacological pain management therapies
  • Declares that nonpharmacological therapies (behavioral therapy, instrument-based therapy, and FDA-approved immersive therapeutics) have proven effectiveness for chronic pain treatment
  • Identifies barriers to accessing nonpharmacological pain management including provider biases, workforce shortages, lack of awareness, and cost/reimbursement issues
  • Recommends a multimodal and patient-centered approach to treating acute or chronic pain
  • Calls on the health care system, including providers, health plans, and insurers, to encourage use of evidence-based nonpharmacological therapies for pain management

Legislative Description

Nonpharmacological pain management treatment.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 160, Statutes of 2022.

8/22/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/23/2022
Health6/1/2022
Rules5/26/2022
Appropriations4/27/2022
Health3/10/2022

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