HMO patients now can insist on 2nd opinions

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HMO patients now can insist on 2nd opinions

A divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday that patients in 42 states -- including Florida -- can demand an unbiased second opinion when their HMO says no to a surgery or treatment.

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Yeah Debbie- that would be great for members to know when in doubt about

their rights- can you add this? I don't have a clue there!

Thanks!