Congress rushes health-care bills on price transparency and prior authorization before August recess

Congress is trying to pass a bundle of health-care legislation in the final week before the House and Senate adjourn for the August recess.

Lawmakers are focusing on measures that would increase price transparency for medical services and drugs, aiming to give patients clearer cost information.

Another priority is reforming prior-authorization procedures, with proposals intended to streamline the process and reduce delays in patient care.

The flurry of activity comes as both chambers will be in session separately for part of the period, adding pressure to move bills quickly before the September recess.