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Medical Professional Liability and the Delivery of Obstetrical Care Volume I (1989) / Chapter Skim
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Appendix G: Possible Modifications to the Virginia Neurological Birth-Related Injury Compensation Act
Pages 226-227

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... 5. A provision prohibiting any private entity providing health insurance or health care pursuant to a health maintenance organization (HMO)
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... Possibilities include a voluntary assessment against participating hospitals, residency programs, and physicians practicing obstetrics (at the same time requiring a discount from liability insurers) and augmentation of this pool with general revenue funds from the state or a specific trust fund composed of public or private names.
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