New England Medical Center says HMO holds key to survival

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New England Medical Center, a not-for-profit institution, chose not to partner with for-profit Columbia/HCA Healthcare and instead entered into an agreement with Providence, RI-based Lifespan, also a not-for-profit organization. But even with that agreement in place, New England Medical Center's future may rest on its ability to convince Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Massachusetts' largest HMO, to include the center in its network.

Teaching Hospitals, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, General medical & surgical hospitals, Hospitals, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, New England Medical Center (Boston, Massachusetts), Lifespan (Providence, Rhode Island)

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HMO amends 'gag clause'; AMA calls it 'good first step.' (health maintenance organization; U.S. Healthcare Inc.; American Medical Association)

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U.S. Healthcare Inc. has included a provision in its physician contract which allows doctors to discuss diagnosis, condition and treatment options with patients. The American Medical Association's vehement opposition to the health maintenance organization's "gag clause" contributed to the contract revision. "Gag clauses" are used to prevent physicians from disclosing information on the financial aspects of patient care.

Practice, Physicians, Medical professions, U.S. Healthcare Inc., USHC

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Report says myths dominate end-of-life care debate

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The common perception of end-of-life care as a financial burden and a drain on the nation's resources is a fallacy, according to a 1997 study examining the seven most pervasive myths surrounding terminal care. The Alliance for Aging Research study further debunks pervasive misconceptions about the potential cost savings achievable by limiting medical care for the elderly.

Ambulatory Health Care Services, Specialized Health Care, Health care industry, Statistics, Terminal care

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