CBS Evening News for Monday, Apr 30, 2001
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Special investigative series on managed care introduced.
(Hartford, Connecticut: Sharyl Attkisson) Questions about mismanagement of HMO patient care examined; details given of a lawsuit filed by doctors against HMOs for denying needed medical care. [Patient Anthony CAPASSO - says he was shocked when his HMO (Blue Cross) refused to pay for hospitalization.] [Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin LYNCH - says Capasso should not have been sent home after knee replacement surgery.] [Connecticut State Medical Society Tim NORBECK - says the health care system is out of balance.] [Connecticut Association of Health Plans Keith STOVER - says having patients get sicker is not in an insurance company's best interests.]
(Studio: Dan Rather) Tomorrow's segment previewed.
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