Wrong turn on health care

Wrong turn on health care

The Patients' Bill of Rights would allow lawsuits in state courts when health plan beneficiaries feel aggrieved. Backers say that allowing lawsuits will prevent health plans from stinting on coverage, denying needed care or interfering with doctors and other health care providers. However, the...

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Veröffentlicht in:Discount Merchandiser 1999-11, Vol.39 (11), p.10
1. Verfasser: Verdisco, Robert J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Bill of Rights-US
Bills
Employers
Group health insurance
Health care policy
Health insurance
Insurance coverage
Liability
Litigation
Managed care
Political leadership
State courts
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Zusammenfassung:The Patients' Bill of Rights would allow lawsuits in state courts when health plan beneficiaries feel aggrieved. Backers say that allowing lawsuits will prevent health plans from stinting on coverage, denying needed care or interfering with doctors and other health care providers. However, the bill could make companies stop offering health insurance to their employees.
ISSN:1530-8154