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May 21, 2000, Sunday, Home Edition
SECTION: Business; Part C; Page 6; Financial Desk
LENGTH: 151 words
HEADLINE:
HMOS PROFITING AT SOCIETY'S EXPENSE
BODY:
I can't
stand the fact that health plans talk about profit, while one
in four non-elderly Californians remain uninsured. Reading
"Profit for Kaiser Triples After Premiums Increase" May 2 sent chills down my
spine. Every year, HMO executives rake in millions in salary, bonuses, stock
options and other compensation, which collectively could insure thousands of
people under their own plans.
Is it in society's interest to increase
profits on the backs of hard-working people who cannot afford health insurance?
Sick kids can't learn, and sick employees aren't productive.
JENNY WANG
Berkeley
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