A Shift Toward Smaller Health Insurance Networks - (Los Angeles Times)

Thousands of employers in California and nationwide are opting for 'narrow network' HMOs, which offer notable savings on insurance premiums but also offer fewer medical providers.

California, with nearly 21 million people in health maintenance organizations, is driving the rapid expansion of these networks. More than 10,000 California employers and public agencies have enrolled, mostly since the recession struck in 2008.

While many workers welcome the cheaper HMOs, the savings come at the price of fewer healthcare choices.

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