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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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