Contingent Physician Fees

The WSMA believes a physician's fee for services should be based on the value of the service provided by the physician and should not be contingent on the outcome. (JC 8.04-87) (Reaffirmed A-17)

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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