House panel told of problems with health insurer merger trend
November 8th, 2007 Posted by: Dr. Dobson
Washington — The rapid consolidation of the insurance industry in recent years has made the health system less efficient and has harmed patients and physicians, medical organizations told lawmakers at an Oct. 24 hearing.
The American Medical Association asked the House Small Business Committee for help in convincing the Dept. of Justice to disapprove a proposed merger that it believes would add to these problems.
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