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In a surprise decision, U.S. officials yield to insurance industry demands — at least for now.

Federal, state and municipal governments as well as private businesses continue to largely avoid mandates out of fears they will provoke a backlash. So, how about an economic argument?

As hospital chains and insurers across the U.S squeeze one another, hoping to increase their market share, many patients are suddenly finding their preferred doctors and hospitals are out of network.

Tampa-based WellCare Health Plans Inc. is planning to borrow $600 million, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reports. The company, which provides managed…