California Legislature Faces Debate on Hospital Hiring Bill
A bill (SB 726) before the California Legislature would alter current state law to permit California hospitals in some cases to directly hire physicians. Supporters of the bill say it would help hospitals that have problems recruiting doctors, but the California Medical Association says it could impose on physicians' treatment options.
- "CA Hospitals Fight for Right To Hire Docs on Constitutional Grounds" (Clark, HealthLeaders Media, 9/2).