Millions of people susceptible to blood clots started 2022 at higher risk of stroke. Why? Their health plan’s pharmacy benefit manager decided to stop covering their blood thinner.
Read more from the Institute for Patient Access.
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SB 580 would keep patients stable on treatments prescribed by their physicians.
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There is growing concern that many Texas health insurance policyholders do not receive the care their insurance providers promised them. Two bills, now before the Texas Legislature, will make sure doctors – not insurance company cost cutters – decide what treatments patients receive.
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AUSTIN — Health insurers are under pressure from Texas legislators to halt a practice that allows them to change the terms of coverage for prescription drugs with a pair of bills in the House and Senate that would extend earlier protections.
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The Texas legislature is considering a bill that prevents health plans from unfairly denying patients essential medications prescribed by their physicians – drugs that could be their only defense against serious conditions.
Read more from the Austin American-Statesman.
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