High court - States can force HMOs to open more doctor networks

Thursday, April 3, 2003

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that states can pass laws forcing HMOs to open their networks to more health care providers, giving patients broader choices of doctors and hospitals but potentially boosting costs.

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