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Privileges at Competing Hospitals


The AAFP opposes the limitation of medical staff participation and privileges by a hospital or health system based on a physician (or a partner, family member, associate or employee of the physician) having privileges at, a position of leadership or influence at, or a financial relationship with a second or competing hospital or health system. (2001) (2012 COD)