Senate passes opioid bills; Confidentiality,Medicare for OTPs,and IMDs conflict with House version

In June, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6, its comprehensive opioid package, as well as H.R. 6082 (see ADAW, July 2). The Senate finally passed its version of H.R. 6 on Sept. 17. Two glaring differences need to be worked out in conference between the two chambers.