In this presentation:

- Overview and recommendations regarding hearing procedures.

- Ways to maximize confidentiality and immunity protections under state law, HCQIA and the Patient Safety Act.

- Effective use of hearing officers.

- How to select medical staff hearing representatives and hearing committee members.

- The proper role of legal counsel.

- The appropriate standard of review in hearings.

- The standards applied by courts when reviewing peer review decisions.

- Typical claims and defenses in litigation.

- Settlement strategies.