21.   Democrats also are pressing on campaign finance legislation, prescription drug benefits for seniors and patient rights for those in HMO programs, among other issues.

22.   Democrats also are pressing on such issues as campaign finance legislation, prescription drug benefits for seniors and patient rights for those in HMO programs.

23.   Supporters said it makes doctors battling managed care cost-cutting stronger advocates for patient rights while opponents warned of rising health care costs and more uninsured Americans.

24.   The coalition for patient rights contends that marketing companies could get access to patient information under the guise of disease management programs.

25.   The Republican lawmakers expressed frustration with their leaders, who have yet to offer a strategy on patient rights.