pearly gatesConfronted by two doctors and an HMO manager at the Pearly Gates, St. Peter asked them to identify and explain themselves.

The first doctor stepped forward. "I was a pediatric spine surgeon and helped children overcome deformities!" "You may enter," St. Peter said.

The second doctor stepped up. "I was a psychiatrist and helped people find peace!" St. Peter ushered him through the gates.

The HMO manager stepped forward. "As an HMO manager, I helped people get cost-effective health care!" St. Peter waved him forward, but stopped him right as he got to the gates.

"You may stay for three days. After that, you're out of here!"