The suit against Baptist Health was brought by a group of 12 physicians, the American Medical Association and the Arkansas Medical Society.
The suit was filed by the plaintiffs when Baptist restricted hospital admitting privileges of physicians who held a financial stake in competing facilities.
The court’s ruling prohibits the economic credentialing policy and cites the protection of the patient-physician relationship as the key determinate of the case.
Read the AMA’s release about the ruling against hospital economic credentialing.
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
