HB 3812 Oppose One-Pager – TMB Overreach & Prior Authorization Mandates
HB 3812 radically redefines prior authorization as the “practice of medicine,” exposing health plans to new malpractice liabilities and forcing unworkable licensing mandates that threaten plan operations. By granting the Texas Medical Board authority over insurer-based utilization review, the bill invites conflicts of interest, legal uncertainty, and staff attrition—while duplicating existing regulatory oversight. Read our HB 3812 one-pager for a detailed breakdown of unintended consequences, regulatory inconsistencies, and the chilling effect on evidence-based coverage decisions.