Articles
Tortious Interference and Physician Credentialing Decisions
Published by the American Health Lawyers Association
February 2011
Tortious interference claims can put a wrinkle in the otherwise generally straightforward jurisprudence governing hospital staffing decisions. A claim for tortious interference may survive a motion to dismiss in settings where more traditional claims would be foreclosed. This article reviews recent cases and offers advice for hospitals seeking to reduce claims for tortious interference in connection with decisions to reject applications for privileges and end physician relationships.