[freeper12]

>>I challenge you to explain why an HMO needs to have protected profitability while doctors, nurses, and staff are consistently put into bankruptcy

Good point, not to mention the patients who are driven into bankruptcy because they cannot afford the care they need...

[bonesmccoy]

There should be no cases of bankruptcy due to the cost of a physician's time.

In fact, I challenge you to cite references in this matter. The reason I know there are no such cases is that the patient has recourse (Medi-Care/AID).

The physician's offices have no such recourse and doctors are being consistently driven out of the market by the predatory practices of hospitals (which are in collusion with HMOs).

So, before you go trying to spin my statment, PROVE yours.

What patients have gone bankrupt from physician fees?