Prior Authorization Accountability Act
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026) — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by .
What it does
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Who lobbied on this
3 organizationsThese organizations told Congress, in their own quarterly disclosures, that they were lobbying on this bill.
- American Medical Associationno position stated
“…for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025, all provisions H.R.9192 - Prior Authorization Reform for Autoimmune and Blood Disorders Act, all provisions H.R.9396 - Prior Authorization Accountability Act, all provisions H.R.7884 - Healthcare is Human Act of 2026, all provisions H.R.7868 - Expanding…” filing ↗
- Highmark Inc.no position stated
“…penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. H.R.9396 - Prior Authorization Accountability Act - A bill to require the displaying of claim denial rates. H.R.5243 - A bill to increase data…” filing ↗
- Lundbeck LLCno position stated
“…Act of 2025 Research and services for epilepsy - H.R. 1189 & S. 494, National Plan for Epilepsy Act Issues pertaining to prior authorization - HR 9396, Prior Authorization Accountability Act Issues pertaining to transparency - HR 9393, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act” filing ↗
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