Medical Staff of Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions

摘要

In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair acts and practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent order prohibits, among other things, the members of the medical staff from agreeing, or attempting to enter into an agreement, to prevent or restrict the services offered by Good Samaritan, the clinic, or any other health care provider by refusing to deal with others offering health care services, or by withholding patient referrals.