Physician profiling

In some states, recent consumer-driven legislation is putting health care providers under close public scrutiny. Physician profiling, effective in New York in April 2001 and already in effect in Massachusetts and Florida, will make information regarding such matters as criminal convictions, medical...

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Published in:Aesthetic surgery journal 2001-03, Vol.21 (2), p.185-186
Main Author: Aicher, Robert H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In some states, recent consumer-driven legislation is putting health care providers under close public scrutiny. Physician profiling, effective in New York in April 2001 and already in effect in Massachusetts and Florida, will make information regarding such matters as criminal convictions, medical board disciplinary actions, restrictions of hospital privileges, and malpractice events involving indemnity payments available to the public.
ISSN:1090-820X
1527-330X
DOI:10.1067/maj.2001.115055