Managed care faces stinging backlash

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Consumer concern over inadequate care gained in managed care systems could prompt attempted legislative action, a solution that would lead to further problems eventually. Health maintenance organizations spokespeople and insurance lobbyists claim that the quick discharge of newborns and their mothers is a sound medical practice, but physicians and other lobbyists claim that financial pressures are interfering with good medical practice.

Health Maintenance Organizations, HMO Medical Centers, Management services, Office Administrative Services, Hospital Management, Finance, Public opinion, Managed care plans (Medical care), Hospital administration

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The Medicare battle is one of many

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Healthcare officials and lobbyists are concerned about the conflicting regulations and the out-of-date form of medical delivery. US Pres Bill Clinton wants to protect patients when introducing healthcare reform. Industry executives and lobbyists support this viewpoint but want regulations made uniform throughout the state and federal system so all US consumers are protected.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Laws, regulations and rules, Medical care, Health insurance, Health insurance industry

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