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...bill provides for a quick, independent review. Their bill has what they call a review process, but it lets HMOs and insurance companies control who does the review. That's like letting them pick the judge and jury. Our bill also covers more Americans and ensures better care for patients. It also gives patients a way to enforce their rights through strong HMO accountability. We have a bill of rights; they have a bill of suggestions...
...million ceiling on damages designed to send a message to HMOs? Or do you expect it to be tested in real-life cases...
...want to treat HMOs the same way everybody else is treated in this country. Right now, they are about the only business in America to have special status. They want to keep their privileged status. We should be able to hold HMOs accountable, the same way we treat doctors and nurses and others, in order to help patients get the health care they deserve. Strong accountability will deter HMO abuse and make sure that all patients get high quality care...
...HMOs must be held accountable when they negligently cause harm to patients. Our proposal allows for unlimited economic damages for lost wages, future medical costs and other needs. However, we do propose limiting non-economic damages in order to keep health care costs from skyrocketing...
...Recent HMO industry studies indicate Americans may be losing interest in suing their HMOs. If substantiated, would that trend alter your determination to maintain a relatively low ceiling on damage awards...