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<p>In a ruling that could be followed by other states, a Missouri Court of Appeals has determined that hospitals could be liable for the acts or omissions of any physician on their medical staff, if such physician is considered an “employee” of the hospital according to common-law principles of agency.</p>

Missouri hospitals could be liable for physicians and staff — Could other states follow?