SACRAMENTO, CA -- 07/02/09 -- This July 4th, California's Office of the Patient Advocate is urging Californians to celebrate their independence by taking control of their health care. One way Californians can do this is by using the Office of the Patient Advocate's Health Care Quality Report Card to see how their health insurance plan or doctor's medical group ratings compare to other plans or groups. This resource can help give Californians the freedom to get the most out of their health care, whether they are selecting a new health insurance plan or doctor, or simply better utilizing the plan they already have. In addition, it holds health insurance plans and doctors' medical groups accountable for their past service. "The Health Care Quality Report Card gives California health insurance plan members the freedom to know the... [read full story]
