Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 20:54:06 EST

Please pass this on, to the other groups, an individuals who need the current information. 

Thank you again,

gigi/Karen 

MEDICAL INSURERS TEAM UP TO DEVELOP ONLINE TRANSACTION SYSTEM 

In the latest attempt to standardize the way doctors verify the benefits eligibility of patients and submit medical claims, a group of seven large health maintenance organizations this week announced the details of a plan to create an online transaction system providing direct connections between physicians and insurers.