"We, the signers of this petition, support the enactment of a REAL Patients' Bill of Rights that includes:
1.) Protection for All Patients with Private Insurance
2.) HMOs Can't Arbitrarily Interfere with Medical Decisions
3.) Effective Independent External Appeals
4.) Ability to Hold Plans Accountable
5.) Real Emergency Room Access
6.) Prohibition on Gag Rules and Improper Financial Incentives
7.) Guaranteed Access to Specialists
8.) Access to Out-of-Network Providers
9.) Guarantee Network Meets Needs
10.) Specialist Can Coordinate Care for Chronically Ill Patients
11.) Standing Referrals to Specialists
12.) Access to Ob/Gyn Services
13.) Ability to Keep Your Doctor or Health Care Professional
14.) Access to Needed Prescription Drugs
15.) Access to Clinical Trials
16.) Information on Plan Quality, Exclusions, and Charges
17.) Protection For Providers who Advocate for Patients
18.) Protection Against Providers/Patient Discrimination