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House votes to perfect managed care bill

March 27, 1997
By: Elizabeth J. Zack
State Capital Bureau The missouri house gave priliminary approval to a measure that would give you more rights in dealing with HMOs.

Liz Zack has the story from Jefferson city.

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On the last day before the legislature recessed for Easter break, the house passed the managed care bill by a wide margin.

According to the bill sponsor Tim Harlan, currently 17 other states have adopted similar legislation regulating the managed care industry.

Harlan said that it was time for government to step in and protect the people.

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The bill must pass one more formal vote in the house before it goes to the senate for final approval.

From the state capitol, I'm Liz Zack

The Missouri house is trying to give you more rights in your dealings with the health care industry.

Liz Zack has the story from Jefferson City.

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The bill sponsor Tim Harlan, hopes that this measure will protect HMO users and keep costs down at the same time.

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17 other states have adopted similar legislation.

From the state capitol, I'm Liz Zack