But most people who look at health policy and health economics agree that the HMOs were actually on to something, and that there really needs to be more scrutiny of which procedures are...

Stanford health economist Alain C. Enthoven told physicians at the March 18 medical staff meeting that myths and ... Enthoven, the Marriner S. ... "That would be enough to drive anyone nuts," Enthoven said,

Help curb runaway prescription drug prices by supporting state legislation that gives lawmakers the power to negotiate drug discounts with pharmaceutical companies just as HMOs and insurers do.

A directory of wonderful things. ... This is the kind of movie that can change the world -- no matter how much money the HMOs throw at FUD. Link (via Google Blogoscoped)

For the HMOs, ... Now if they want to debate evolution that is fine, it's not that Darwin got things wrong however and saying "God did it" is NOT a scientific theory..it is religious Dogma.

HMOs are said to be "managed healthcare", but unfortunately the only ... But of course, like most propaganda, it's mostly wrong with a slight garnish of fact. -- read full post at Chicago Moms Blog

HMOs are not all bad, and to dismiss all of their contributions out of hand would be disingenuous. ... Many HMOs have included "gag clauses" in their contracts, which prevent honest doctors from

Ask almost anyone what's wrong with HMOs these days, and the answer is often the same: precertification. Before ordering tests for colon cancer or even scheduling surgery, many doctors must...

So by the logic that HMOs advertising when Sicko is search is bad, ... Schmidtopolis, on 10/11/2007, -0/+11There is nothing wrong with revenue in a Capitalist society, but this is corporatism at it

Daschle has the political equation wrong: it's possible you might not ... Any public option would leave the HMOs in control of MOST of the system--hence no real cost control or increase in coverage.