Medical staff contracting: contract terms and the negotiation process.
This article--the second in a series analyzing the physician-hospital contracting process from the physician's perspective--addresses negotiation of specific contract terms, including such controversial issues as exclusive contracts, mandatory managed care arrangements, and tie-in of contract terms and medical staff privileges. Also discussed are the goals and expectations of physicians and hospitals during the contracting process.
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