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John B. Breaux: Let me answer it with a question. Does that language prohibit the HMO from paying the salaries of the independent…

On the recordJune 20, 2001
Let me answer it with a question. Does that language prohibit the HMO from paying the salaries of the independent reviewers? Is that not influencing the independent reviewers? If the HMO, under your bill, pays for the services of the independent reviewers, is that not influence over their decision?
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John B. Breaux

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Questioning the influence of HMOs on independent reviewers during a debate.

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