Often these people suffer in silence, rather than admit they need help. HMOs said to force drug-switching Richard Martin has high blood pressure. For 10 years, he tried all kinds of drugs to control it, but they didn't work. Finally, he found Vasotec and his life greatly improved, he says - until he was surprised 18 months ago. It's a battle of insurance companies and big business against doctors and consumers.
Insurers know they have an uphill fight.
HMOs profiting from higher premiums After years of anemic stock growth and flat earnings, HMOs are starting to please Wall Street again - and they are doing it by raising premiums. Millions for child mental health A multi-million pound drive to improve services for youngsters suffering from anorexia, depression and other mental illnesses has been announced by the British government. At 95 pounds, Pasternak is 23 pounds healthier than she was at the worst stage of her battle with anorexia nervosa. She says her fight with the eating disorder was overshadowed by worries about insurance and money. It may be difficult for anorexia nervosa patients to get the care they need in the era of managed care, according to two Ohio researchers.