11.   The independent physician will then make a recommendation to the insurance commissioner, who will implement that decision.

12.   The managed-care companies readily acknowledge their power and the threat that they pose to independent physicians who rely on the fees that they charge patients.

13.   An independent physician said Saturday three Americans arrested on spying and weapons charges were tortured by Zimbabwe police.

14.   It also said it supports a process whereby independent physicians determine whether a requested health service is appropriate.