Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2022

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Bill Number

HR 8078

Introduced

Jun 15, 2022

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Government information and archives Health Health personnel Internet, web applications, social media Medicare Prescription drugs Public contracts and procurement

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Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2022

This bill requires Medicare coverage decisions, including prior authorization requirements and adverse coverage decisions, to be based on written clinical criteria that is developed in consultation with physicians.

Actions

Jun 15, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 15, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Jun 15, 2022

Introduced in House

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