Cigna Corp. will stop requiring that patients and doctors jump through extra hoops known as prior authorization to receive coverage of a medication to treat opioid addiction under a settlement with New York State’s Attorney General.
Cigna Ends Preauthorization For Medication To Treat Opioid Addiction
WSJ.com: Health, Wall Street Journal: Business: Health
Fri, 10/21/2016 - 11:51am
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