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In many hospitals and in other HSOs, some or all of the physicians are not salaried employees. They are licensed as independent practitioners to care for their patients in a manner they believe is best suited to meet patients' illnesses and conditions. However, a hospital's governing body is ultimately responsible for the quality of care provided in the facility.
Discuss how the governing body, the medical board and hospital administration can effectively work together to monitor, evaluate and influence physician practice to:
a. Ensure high quality care
b. Compliance with established medical standards

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The governing body, the medical board, and hospital administration can effectively work together to monitor, evaluate, and influence physician practice in order to ensure high-quality care, by systematically observing physicians as they treat patients, obtaining ...

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