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One of the main purposes of the peer review process in healthcare is to

  1. Assess the financial performance of departments

  2. Ensure compliance with billing practices

  3. Oversee hospital marketing strategies

  4. Provide quality assurance through physician performance evaluation

The correct answer is: Assess the financial performance of departments

The peer review process in healthcare serves the primary purpose of ensuring quality assurance through physician performance evaluation. This process involves the assessment of the clinical performance of healthcare providers by their peers to maintain and elevate the quality of patient care. Options A, B, and C are not the main purposes of the peer review process in healthcare. Peer review focuses on evaluating and improving clinical care and outcomes, rather than financial performance, billing compliance, or marketing strategies.