HR. 639In Committee
Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025
Prohibits health insurance plans and federal health care programs from using prior authorization, utilization management, or medical necessity review for covered items and services starting in 2026
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits health insurance plans and federal health care programs from using prior authorization, utilization management, or medical necessity review for covered items and services starting in 2026
Key points
- Prohibit prior authorization requirements
- Prohibit utilization management techniques
- Prohibit medical necessity reviews
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-22 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Topics and policy areas
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