Now, in the words of one health care analyst, the city is rushing "to do what was inevitable and obvious."

But some health care analysts said that the system had advantages.

But several health care analysts said such a deal, if even possible, might be a mixed bag for consumers.

THE medical liability system, health care analysts agree, is deeply flawed.

Many health care analysts, their faith shaken in managed care, see no easy fixes.

Yesterday's agreement will likely allay some of those fears, health care analysts said.

That may be its biggest weakness, health care analysts say.

But health care analysts say the new venture faces major obstacles that are purely a result of the marketplace.

And health care analysts are toting up the cost of keeping them alive.

If massive Medicare fraud had been found, the company might have lost its Medicare business, health care analysts said.

Now, in the words of one health care analyst, the city is rushing "to do what was inevitable and obvious."

But some health care analysts said that the system had advantages.

But several health care analysts said such a deal, if even possible, might be a mixed bag for consumers.

THE medical liability system, health care analysts agree, is deeply flawed.

Many health care analysts, their faith shaken in managed care, see no easy fixes.

Yesterday's agreement will likely allay some of those fears, health care analysts said.

That may be its biggest weakness, health care analysts say.

But health care analysts say the new venture faces major obstacles that are purely a result of the marketplace.

And health care analysts are toting up the cost of keeping them alive.

If massive Medicare fraud had been found, the company might have lost its Medicare business, health care analysts said.