That, physicians said, was a loophole through which HMOs and other insurers could pry into the doctor-patient relationship, in the name of assessing the quality of care.

• 医生们称其为一个漏洞，它使得医疗保健机构（HMO）和其他保险公司可以打着评估医疗保健质量的旗号窥探医患关系。