First, do no harm. Second, turn a profit.
In the past, a good bedside manner and nimble fingers were characteristics of a good doc. But in these cost cutting, profit-motivated days, hospital and health plans are now looking for physicians who can boost the bottom line. It's called "economic credentialing." Medical groups don't like it, and they're suing.
Moskowitz
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D000574:American Medical Association; D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods; D003406:Credentialing / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D008504:Medical Staff Privileges / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce