When a doctor or provider wants credentials, the hospitals and other bodies have got to check the data bank.

The provider wants the highest profit, and the purchaser wants the lowest cost.

Both providers and purchasers want to know exactly where the money is spent and how it could be used more effectively.

AT&T did it, it is just a matter of time before all the other providers want to milk that cash cow too.

But many providers want to seize the occasion to get exemptions from antitrust laws for certain types of behavior.

"But we feel it is unlikely the providers will want to change their service," he said.

Of course providers want the star ratings back.

Deb Devaux, an executive, said providers also wanted to demonstrate willingness towards reform.

In addition, your provider will want to get baseline tests to evaluate your overall level of health.

Why does my provider want to order so many tests?