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".

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The Senate joint resolution disapproves a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule that would require prior authorization for selected Medicare services as part of the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) model. By nullifying the rule, it stops the new authorization process from taking effect for Medicare beneficiaries and health‑care providers. The action reflects congressional concern about added administrative steps and possible effects on patient care.

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