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Provides an update on health care in the United States as of April 1999. Information on a lawsuit filed by Wuesthoff Health Systems against Health First; Settlement of a lawsuit between the California Medical Association and the University of California at Los Angeles Medical Center.

Focuses on the lawsuit filed by the California Medical Association against the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center for allegedly violating state laws in controlling physician practices. Details on some suit's complaints dismissed by the judge; Allegations of the lawsuit against the UCLA; Argument of UCLA.

Announces that Foundation Health Systems agreed to sell its only two hospitals in the Los Angeles, California area. Foundation's restructuring moves to solve its financial problems; Information on the buyer HealthPlus Corp.; Implications of the acquisition on HealthPlus.

Reports on a lawsuit filed in California which focuses on the extent to which teaching hospitals can hire and control primary-care and specialty doctors in their market. Details on the lawsuit involving the California Medical Association (CMA) against the University of California at Los Angeles Medical Center; Alleged practices of CMA.