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John Bel Edwards: “This information is so important to this discussion. Is the Senator saying that as of the time of this study in 1999…”

On the recordJune 20, 2001
This information is so important to this discussion. Is the Senator saying that as of the time of this study in 1999, 14,000 doctors a day are being overruled by HMOs when they recommend prescription drugs? In other words, a patient comes into the doctor, who has training, experience, and expertise, and the doctor recommends that a patient needs prescription medication, and 14,000 doctors a day are being overruled by the HMO? Is that what the Senator's understanding is?
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana
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Questioning the impact of HMOs on doctors' prescription recommendations during a discussion.

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