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Insurance

Apr. 4, 2003

Decision Gives States More Authority to Regulate HMOs

WASHINGTON - Handing a defeat to the managed-care industry, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled unanimously that the states can force HMOs to offer consumers an expanded pool of doctors and other health care providers.

By David F. Pike
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        WASHINGTON - Handing a defeat to the managed-care industry, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled unanimously that the states can force HMOs to offer consumers an expanded pool of doctors and other health care providers.
        Ruling in a case from Kentuck...

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