Universal coverage?

Article Abstract:

New York City's medically uninsured population increased 18% from 1990-1995, to 24.8% of all nonelderly city residents. The rise in the number of working uninsured, primarily an effect of reduced access to employer-based insurance, has some medical professionals calling for universal health coverage. Significant increases in managed care enrollment in New York City have undermined traditional routes for covering the costs of the uninsured; HMO enrollment in New York City rose from 4.6 million in 1995 to 6.2 million in 1996.

Economic aspects, New York, New York

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Texas eyes measure to extend liability to managed care

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Five state legislatures are considering bills that will extend malpractice liability to managed care plans and will hold those firms liable for actions such as preauthorization decisions that affect medical practice. A bill in Texas that will subject managed care plans to the same standards as physicians is the closest to being enacted. New York, Georgia, Alabama, and Missouri are the other states considering similar reforms.

Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Programs-State, Health insurance, Malpractice, Health policy, Texas. Legislature

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Law sought to ensure payment for emergency care

Article Abstract:

The American College of Emergency Physicians urges managed care health plans to pay for emergency department visits if the patient believes the situation is an emergency. Rep Benjamin L. Cardin introduced a bill in Congress based on a Maryland law that defines medical emergencies based on the patient's point of view. Many managed care plans deny coverage for emergency care if the incident turns out to be a non-emergency.

Political activity, Insurance, Maryland, Medical emergencies, American College of Emergency Physicians, Cardin, Benjamin L.

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