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title: NY State Non-Opioid Treatment Consideration Bill
description: NY State Non-Opioid Treatment Consideration Bill - Assembly Bill A273, Senate Bill S4640
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# NY State Non-Opioid Treatment Consideration Bill

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The NY State Assembly and Senate passed a bill requiring practitioners to consider non-opioid alternative treatments for neuromusculoskeletal conditions. The Assembly version of the bill is [A273](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A273) and the Senate version is [S4640](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/s4640).

At the time of this writing, the bill has not yet been sent to the NY Governor to be signed.

### Conservative Care Consideration

The bill will require the consideration of conservative care treatments to manage and alleviate chronic pain. The [NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health](https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/chronic-pain-in-depth) defines chronic pain as “pain that lasts more than several months (variously defined as 3 to 6 months, but longer than “normal healing”).”

The requirements of the bill do not apply to prescribing practitioners in these circumstances:

- Medical emergency
- Immediate post-surgical care
- Hospice or other end-of-life care
- Cancer treatment

### Non-Opioid Treatment Options

The [CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain](https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/rr/rr6501e1.htm) recommends primary care physicians prescribing opioids for chronic pain consider conservative treatment options. Some of the non-opioid alternative options are:

- Physical therapy
- Chiropractic care
- Integrative therapy (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation - TENS)
- Acupuncture
- Massage therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Exercise
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Non-opioid medications (e.g., acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs], antidepressants, and anticonvulsants)

### Non-Opioid Alternative Treatments

The consideration of non-opioid conservative treatment options is an important measure to avoid opioid dependence and overdose.

Many conservative treatments can assist a patient struggling with chronic pain. Any non-opioid alternative treatment option that prevents a patient from needing an opioid prescriptions deserves consideration by the practitioner and patient.

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### Our Team of Professionals

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Our team of Board Certified Orthotic Fitters and Chiropractors serve all of NY State. They offer in-office and at-home fitting and training services for orthopedic bracing and electrotherapy devices.

Whether you're a medical professional or a patient, the team of professionals at Elite Medical Supply are here to support your needs. [Contact ](https://www.elitemedicalsupply.com/contact)us today to learn more.

 

 

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