Health Net, Sutter Health To Start Lower-Cost HMO Plan

Health Net of California and Sutter Health are planning to introduce a new HMO plan in the Sacramento area. In theory, the "narrow network" plan will reduce premiums for employers with employees who seek health care almost entirely at Sutter hospitals and associated physicians.

• "Sutter Health, Health Net Create Lower-Cost HMO Option in Sacramento Area" (Rauber, San Francisco Business Times, 1/26).