That's Dr. Blabey's solution. The physicians interviewed unanimously agree that their primary role is to work for the good of patients. Many voice concern that managed care interferes with that role. If a doctor is not letting a patient know of something he needs to know, that should be an indication to the doctor that there's a problem. Laws should ensure that patients know everything about the organization and operations of the managed care companies that are responsible for providing their care.
Some physicians place responsibility in the hands of the patients.
The only thing that will change the situation is the patients. Dr. Shipp, in his description of mangled care, says the professional relationship between patients and the physician team does not work in a managed care setting. Patients and doctors are unhappy, especially in California. If the providers and patients are unhappy, that says something. The results show they do about the same.