Doctors Hospital was on the site, and had to be moved or torn down.

But doctors, hospitals and patient groups say the effects could be devastating.

He was associated with Doctors Hospital from 1976 to 1988.

But the impact on doctors, hospitals and nursing homes might be almost as severe.

The alliances would buy coverage from big networks of doctors, hospitals and insurance companies.

Care would continue to be provided by private doctors, hospitals and health-maintenance organizations.

Impose price controls on doctors, hospitals and health maintenance organizations.

Another possible arrangement is a less formal network of doctors, hospitals and medical providers from which members must choose.

Congress often follows the commission's advice when deciding how much to pay doctors, hospitals and other care providers.

On one side were the governor, the Legislature and representatives for doctors, hospitals and drug companies.