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Evaluating an 'Experimental Treatment' Exclusion Clause
A health insurance policy contains a clause that excludes coverage for any medical treatment deemed 'experimental or investigational.' A policyholder with a rare, life-threatening condition is prescribed a new therapy that has shown significant success in early clinical trials but has not yet received full regulatory approval. The insurance company denies the claim based on the exclusion clause. Evaluate the justification for this exclusion clause from the perspective of the insurance company and the ethical implications for the policyholder. In your evaluation, consider the role of such clauses in managing risk and maintaining the affordability of insurance for the broader pool of policyholders.
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