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April 15, 2002---Amednews Article Updates Status Of HMO Litigation

American Medical News (“Amednews”) has published an in-depth article that provides a detailed discussion of the recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in In Re Managed Care. The article addresses the RICO action and includes comments by Dr. John Whitelaw, President of the CMA, Dr. Tom Hancher, President of the Texas Medical Association, as well as lead counsel for the plaintiff physicians, Archie C. Lamb. Comments by Rocky Wilcox, General Counsel of the Texas Medical Association are also included. The article provides an outstanding thumbnail history of the litigation and provides active links to related sites. The article is a “must read” for anyone with an interest in the issue as well as those that desire a more specific history of the litigation. The complete article is available at the Amednews website

April 15, 2002---Florida Medical Association Endorses Managed Care Survey

The Florida Medical Association (“FMA”) has endorsed an on-line data collection survey titled “ProMD.” The on-line service has been designed by physicians for physicians to allow for effective and detailed data collection related to HMO experiences. The stated purpose of the site and the survey is to provide physicians a voice backed up by empirical data in the on-going effort to level the playing field with managed care organizations. To learn more and to participate in the survey please go to www.promd.com. You may also reach the site from the FMA homepage.

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