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The shift to managed care has contained costs, but there is concern that consumers have been left without recourse when they are improperly denied needed care by health plans, moving patients’ rights to the forefront of the congressional agenda.
In This Issue
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Foreword
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Legislative Background
Recent Action on Patients' Rights Legislation
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Health Care Quality
Recommendations for Improving the System
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Managed Care and Patient Protection
Major Issues Addressed by Pending Legislation
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Cost of Proposed Changes to ERISA
Congressional Budget Office Analysis
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Bill Summary
Major Provisions of S. 1344
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Glossary
Managed Care Terms
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Pro & Con
Should the Senate Vote to Allow Patients to Sue Their Health Plans Under State Malpractice Laws?
