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Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 639 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Jan 22, 2025

What it does

This bill prohibits health insurance plans (including federal health care programs) from imposing a prior authorization requirement, utilization management technique (e.g., step therapy or fail-first protocol), or medical necessity review for any item or service for which benefits are available under the plan.

Official summary · Introduced in House · Jan 22, 2025

Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 22, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 22, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Work with this bill

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