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S.J.Res. 198

16 July 2026 · posted 17 July 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

Finance Committee · Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)

16 July 2026 | Motion to proceed rejected (46-50)

What's next: The bill stays on the calendar (a new motion can be made)

Summary: This joint resolution would reject a Medicare rule that requires doctors to get advance approval from insurance companies before providing certain medical services under a pilot program aimed at reducing unnecessary care. If passed, it would overturn the rule and prevent Medicare from implementing this prior authorization requirement.

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S.J.Res. 198 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". | Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) | Finance Committee 📅 16-07-2026 | 🗳️ Motion to proceed rejected (46-50) What's next: The bill stays on the calendar (a new motion can be made) Summary: This joint resolution would reject a Medicare rule that requires doctors to get advance approval from insurance companies before providing certain medical services under a pilot program aimed at reducing unnecessary care. If passed, it would overturn the rule and prevent Medicare from implementing this prior authorization requirement. [AI-Generated]

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