title: Economic credentialing--why it must be stopped.
abstract: In this article, the author describes how hospitals are using economic factors in the credentialing process, points out the flaws in this practice, and discusses some of the relevant case law. The author concludes by explaining why economic credentialing should be discontinued and urges physicians to reject it.
authors: California Medical Association, San Francisco.
authors: H L
authors: HL
authors: Lang
mesh_terms: D003406:Credentialing / Q000191:economics*; D006075:Governing Board; D007182:Income; D007603:Jurisprudence; D008504:Medical Staff Privileges / Q000191:economics*; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D012380:Role; D014481:United States; D014600:Utilization Review / Q000191:economics*