In many states, HMOs have been prohibited from requiring doctors not to tell patients about treatment options that the HMO does not cover.

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This is known as a "gag clause," and many states have indeed passed legislation prohibiting HMOs from including such clauses in their contracts with doctors. These laws are designed to ensure that patients are fully informed about all possible treatment options, regardless of whether those treatments are covered by the HMO.

In Many States, HMOs Have Been Prohibited from Requiring Doctors