Health Facility Ownership by Physician
The WSMA believes a physician may own or have a financial interest in a
for-profit health facility, nursing home, or other health facility, such
as a free-standing surgical center or emergency clinic. However, the
physician has an affirmative ethical obligation to disclose their
ownership of a health facility to their patient, prior to admission or
utilization. (JC 4.04-87) (Reaffirmed A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services