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Prior authorization reform after insurance denials

April 5, 2026KFF Health News

KFF Health News covers West Virginia signing a bill to reduce patient harm tied to prior authorization after a cancer-treatment denial, framing it as a policy lever that can change access and outcomes.

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
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