KFF Health News covers West Virginia passing protections after a man's death following insurance denials, highlighting how prior authorization policy changes can directly affect access to timely cancer care.
After Man’s Death Following Insurance Denials, West Virginia Tackles Prior Authorization
denied cancer treatment recommended by Tennant’s doctor
signed a bill to protect some patients from harm tied to prior authorization
“After Man’s Death Following Insurance Denials, West Virginia Tackles Prior Authorization.”
“After Eric Tennant died, his widow vowed to speak out”
“had denied cancer treatment recommended by Tennant’s doctor”
“In March, West Virginia’s governor signed a bill”
“harm tied to prior authorization”
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