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State action limiting harms from prior authorization

April 4, 2026KFF Health News

KFF Health News highlights West Virginia legislation responding to a death after insurance denials, aiming to protect patients from harm tied to prior authorization requirements.

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
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