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Insurance

Jun. 21, 2002

Ruling Allows HMO Patients To Demand a Second Opinion

LOS ANGELES - Managed care patients in California and 41 other states that have laws protecting their rights celebrated a victory Thursday with a U.S. Supreme Court decision that helps them fight their HMOs to get second opinions.

By Susan McRae
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        LOS ANGELES - Managed care patients in California and 41 other states that have laws protecting their rights celebrated a victory Thursday with a U.S. Supreme Court decision that helps them fight their HMOs to get second opinions.
        The 5-4 ruling allows health maintenance organization ...

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