KFF Health News reports on a death after an insurer denial and notes West Virginia passed a law to protect some patients from prior authorization harms, underscoring ongoing policy action on utilization management.
Eric Tennant died last year after his health insurer denied coverage for a cancer treatment recommended by his doctor.
Months later, West Virginia adopted a law to protect some patients from harm tied to prior authorization.
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