title: Physician contracts: new issues hit the bargaining table.
abstract: The number of contract physicians in hospitals has been growing, reflecting a dependence on hospitals for new and costly technology. When a physician negotiates his contract, it is important for him to understand the hospital's bargaining strengths and to be aware of his own. This article discusses the basic considerations involved in contractual agreements and the impact of public demands for accountability, health planning agencies, cost containment, and multihospital systems.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Clarke
mesh_terms: D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008504:Medical Staff Privileges / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*