Bill aims to minimize treatment delays for North Dakota patients
Shanna Barone’s story is one of warmth, resilience, and an all-too-common struggle against the bureaucratic hurdles of healthcare. After a sudden medical crisis, Shanna’s fight against cancer was met with frustrating delays caused by the insurance industry’s prior authorization process. Despite the best efforts of her oncologists, waiting for approval for life-saving treatments only worsened her condition. Her family now advocates for North Dakota Senate Bill 2280, which aims to limit these delays, hoping to spare others the painful wait that robbed Shanna of precious time.
Emily Bakum shares a personal story in this piece published on the North Dakota Monitor. Bill details on 2280 can be found below.
SB 2280
A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 26.1-36.12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prior authorization for health and dental insurance.
House Sponsors: Nelson (R, District 14), Warrey (R, District 22),
Senate Sponsors: Meyer (R, District 18), Barta (R, District 43), Bekkedahl (R, District 1), Cleary (R, District 35),
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