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Step therapy, sometimes called "fail first," can delay patients from getting the most effective treatment, potentially worsening their condition or causing unnecessary suffering. This bill addresses a common frustration where insurance rules dictate treatment pathways over a doctor's medical opinion.
If this bill becomes law, patients could get critical medications sooner, potentially leading to better health outcomes and fewer complications. It would also empower doctors to make treatment decisions based on individual patient needs rather than insurance protocols. If it doesn't pass, patients will continue to face potential delays and hurdles in accessing specific medications if their insurance plan uses step therapy without an easily accessible and robust exception process.
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Step therapy, sometimes called "fail first," can delay patients from getting the most effective treatment, potentially worsening their condition or causing unnecessary suffering. This bill addresses a common frustration where insurance rules dictate treatment pathways over a doctor's medical opinion.
If this bill becomes law, patients could get critical medications sooner, potentially leading to better health outcomes and fewer complications. It would also empower doctors to make treatment decisions based on individual patient needs rather than insurance protocols. If it doesn't pass, patients will continue to face potential delays and hurdles in accessing specific medications if their insurance plan uses step therapy without an easily accessible and robust exception process.
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