H.R. 639: Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025
Latest action, January 22, 2025: Introduced in House
Official summary
Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025 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. The prohibition is effective for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.