Goldberg law group laid out the five most common reasons physicians lose their hospital privileges, including admitting, surgical and telemedicine privileges, in a Jan. 31 blog post.
"The granting of privileges can be very important: especially to medical specialties that perform most of their services in a hospital or facility setting, such as anesthesiologists and general surgeons," the post said, "and to those specialties that routinely manage patients with complex medical conditions often requiring admission to a hospital, such as cardiologists."
Here are five of the most common reasons for hospital privileges being revoked, according to the report:
- Unprofessional conduct: Disruptive behavior toward colleagues or patients can lead to revocation.
- Substandard care: Quality issues endanger patients and a hospital's reputation, risking privilege loss.
- Malpractice or negligence claims: Serious allegations may lead to restrictions or termination.
- Criminal activity and substance abuse: Crimes, particularly healthcare-related, or documented substance abuse jeopardize privileges.
- Failure to maintain credentials: Physicians must uphold licensure, malpractice insurance and practice standards.