The confidentiality of medical staff peer review has long been a cornerstone of hospital operations, fostering an environment where physicians can candidly evaluate medical care without the looming specter of malpractice...more
The California Supreme Court recently issued its decision in Boermeester v. Carry. Though the case deals with fair procedure within a private university’s internal disciplinary proceedings, it provides helpful guidance for...more
10/17/2023
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Dating Violence ,
Disciplinary Proceedings ,
Educational Institutions ,
Expulsion ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Peer Review ,
Policy Violations ,
Professional License ,
Students ,
University of Southern California (USC)
COVID-19 accelerated the trend of physician employment with hospitals, with recent data showing that nearly 70 percent of physicians are employed by hospitals or hospital-affiliated foundations or groups. While physician...more
Parties in peer review hearings can present a wide range of relevant evidence, regardless of its admissibility in a court of law. But California has passed a new “apology law” that modifies that standard, erecting a...more
It’s no secret that patients from marginalized groups experience lower quality health care. Acknowledging its role in closing the health care disparity gap, the Joint Commission recently announced new and revised...more
Given California’s shortage of primary care providers, nurse practitioners (“NPs”) are increasingly being asked to fill gaps in provider coverage. With that background, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 890 (“AB 890”)...more
8/15/2022
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Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
New Regulations ,
Nurse Practitioners ,
Nurses ,
Patient Access ,
Physicians ,
Policies and Procedures
A Friendly Reminder: Friendly PC Arrangements are Subject to Scrutiny -
As healthcare grows increasingly complex, delivery structures continue to evolve. A popular arrangement is the “Friendly PC” model, where large...more
While hospital medical staffs have traditionally handled most of California’s peer review activity, recent trends are forcing more and more medical groups to wrestle with reporting and fair hearing obligations when...more