New Data Shows the NOPAIN Act Is Working! Voices for Non-Opioid Choices has released new national survey data showing early, meaningful impacts from the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction (NOPAIN) Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2025, to expand access to qualifying non-opioid pain management options for Medicare patients undergoing surgery.
Key findings from the national awareness, trial, and usage (ATU) survey of nearly 750 hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers include:
85% of facility representatives were aware of the NOPAIN Act
52% had already taken steps to increase use of qualifying non-opioid options
83% reported reduced opioid prescribing immediately after surgery and 88% at discharge
A majority reported changing perioperative and postoperative pain protocols to reduce opioid use
As awareness grows and more facilities take advantage of the benefit, Voices will continue working to educate providers and patients and assess the full impact of this landmark legislation.
Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/4axMLRA
Read the study here: https://bit.ly/3O0VGCr