Ocasio-Cortez opposes the Trump administration's plan to expand prior authorization in Medicare, impacting patient care.
Quiver AI Summary
On September 5, 2025, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez expressed opposition to a new program by the Trump administration that would expand prior authorization requirements for Medicare, allowing for-profit companies to use AI in deciding patient care. Ocasio-Cortez stated that this system prioritizes corporate profit over patient health, posing risks of care denial.
During a hearing, Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing that it could lead to unnecessary delays in treatment. She criticized the use of AI in decision-making, arguing that it undermines the expertise of trained clinicians, particularly in urgent healthcare situations.
In her remarks, Ocasio-Cortez and Congressman Lloyd Doggett led efforts to urge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reject the program and called for an investigation into allegations involving for-profit insurers compromising patient care for financial gain.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is worth $49.0K, as of September 5th, 2025. This is the 474th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Ocasio-Cortez has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Ocasio-Cortez.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez:
- H.R.3562: DEFIANCE Act of 2025
- H.R.3302: Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2025
- H.R.1944: 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act
- H.R.398: Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025
- H.R.360: Oyster Reef Recovery Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Ocasio-Cortez.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fundraising
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently disclosed $5.7M of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 3rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 99.9% came from individual donors.
Ocasio-Cortez disclosed $4.3M of spending. This was the 3rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Ocasio-Cortez disclosed $9.8M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 14th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
