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Associated Press SACRAMENTO -- The findings are sure to spark a political firefight. New state figures show that more than 23.5 million…
Aug 30, 1999Conflict Of Interest Decried
Aug 30, 1999The San Diego Union-Tribune Last week, the HMO industry launched another multimillion-dollar advertising blitz to stop a bipartisan congressional compromise for HMO…
Aug 25, 1999Patients' rights would include independent review when care is denied.THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Gov. Gray Davis on Wednesday outlined a sweeping proposal…
Aug 19, 1999The San Diego Union-Tribune SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Gray Davis yesterday proposed a vast new set of rights for managed-care patients, including second…
Aug 19, 1999PROPOSALS INCLUDE GIVING PATIENTS LIMITED ABILITY TO SUELos Angeles Times Setting the terms of engagement on health care reform, Gov. Gray Davis…
Aug 19, 1999Say They Would Not Vote For Him Again
Aug 17, 1999If HMOs Don't Disclose Treatment Options Can Help, They Are Not Liable
Aug 17, 1999Consumer Group Calls On Legislators To Enact Real Reforms To Preserve The Impartiality Of the Judicial Process
Aug 17, 1999State Net Capitol Journal Despite the change from two-party to one-party control of both policy-making branches of government, the traditional end-crunch of…
Aug 16, 199947 Patients & Families Receive No Answer on Request to Meet
Aug 16, 1999Courting DisasterVillage Voice Accident victims and others who seek damages in court occasionally doubt the independence of the judge, but who would…
Aug 10, 1999Associated Press SACRAMENTO -- A group of HMO patients asked Gov. Gray Davis on Friday to meet with them to discuss their…
Aug 6, 1999Associated Press Some court reporters enter contracts with insurers and large corporate defendants that give those litigants an advantage in court, according…
Jul 30, 1999Partnerships raise ethical issueThe Boston Globe This week, hundreds of court reporters from across the country have gathered in Boston for the…
Jul 29, 1999