Oct. 29, 2015
Alternative treatment in healthcare: arbitration
For a hospital to take disciplinary action against a doctor, the typical prescription includes several lawyers, hospital administrators, an independent hearing officer and - most problematically - more doctors. The ensuing process can be lengthy and cumbersome, tying up physicians' schedules and even threatening patient care.
In response, many are now promoting an alternative treatment: arbitration.
"The great evil of medical staff hearings is how long they take," said John D...
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