1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hospital Opioid Solutions Toolkit Act of 2018 or the HOST Act of 2018 . 2. Developing guidance on pain management and opioid use disorder prevention for hospitals receiving payment under part A of the Medicare program (a) In general Not later than January 1, 2019, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the Secretary ) shall develop and publish on the public website of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidance for hospitals receiving payment under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395c et seq.) on pain management strategies and opioid use disorder prevention strategies with respect to individuals entitled to benefits under such part. (b) Consultation In developing the guidance described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders, including— (1) medical professional organizations; (2) providers and suppliers of services (as such terms are defined in section 1861 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x )); (3) patient advocacy organizations and organizations representing Medicare beneficiaries; and (4) other entities determined appropriate by the Secretary. (c) Contents The guidance described in subsection (a) shall include, with respect to hospitals and individuals described in such subsection, the following: (1) Best practices regarding evidence-based screening and practitioner education initiatives relating to screening and treatment protocols for opioid use disorder, including— (A) methods to identify such individuals at-risk of opioid use disorder, including risk stratification; (B) ways to prevent, recognize, and treat opioid overdoses