SJRES. 198Introduced
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".
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Nullifies a CMS rule implementing the Medicare WISeR prior authorization model and bars continued testing of that payment model in selected states
Key points
- Prohibit continued model testing
- Nullify the WISeR rule
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-07-16 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199.
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