KFF Health News spotlights West Virginia passing a bill to limit patient harm tied to prior authorization after Eric Tennant died following insurance denials.
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”
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
to protect some patients from harm tied to prior authorization.
had denied cancer treatment recommended by Tennant’s doctor
protect some patients from harm tied to prior authorization
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