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.
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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Lobbying filed by AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Lobbying filed by AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP)
Lobbying filed by AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Lobbying filed by AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION
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.
| Registrant | Client | Amount | Filed | Period | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | $8.0M | Apr 21, 2025 | 2025Q1 | BUDEDUHCR |
| AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | $5.0M | Jul 18, 2025 | 2025Q2 | BUDEDUHCR |
| AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP) |
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Lobbying filed by AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP)
| AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) |
| $4.8M |
| Apr 21, 2025 |
| 2025Q1 |
HCRMMMINS |
| AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP) | AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) | $4.0M | Jul 21, 2025 | 2025Q2 | HCRMMMINS |
| FORBES-TATE | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION | $50.0K | Jul 18, 2025 | 2025Q2 | MEDFINHCR |
| FORBES-TATE | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION | $50.0K | Apr 18, 2025 | 2025Q1 | MEDMMMFIN |