A truly short-sighted move which creates more pressure on physician reimbursement. Long-term, patients will lose as physicians cut back services:
Health plans and medical groups endorsed the plan, accusing emergency room doctors of using consumers as pawns in a high-stakes campaign to boost reimbursement fees.
Doctors contend HMOs are trying to put a financial squeeze on their practices and pay the lowest rates possible to raise profits. They also say a crackdown could make it tougher for hospitals to find specialists willing to perform emergency care.
