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.
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