After Man’s Death Following Insurance Denials, West Virginia Tackles Prior Authorization

After Man’s Death Following Insurance Denials, West Virginia Tackles Prior Authorization

After Eric Tennant died, his widow vowed to speak out against West Virginia’s Public Employees Insurance Agency, which had denied cancer treatment recommended by Tennant’s doctor. Her efforts paid off. In March, West Virginia’s governor signed a bill to protect some patients from harm tied to prior authorization. #healthinsurance #cancer