The Impact of Peer Review on the Legal Industry with Phillip Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers: On Record PR
FCPA Compliance Report-Episode 329, James Koukios
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
Discovery requests in product liability litigation matters are often a costly and time-consuming black hole. They consume precious resources manufacturers and distributors could use to build up their businesses and, worse,...more
Peer Review Confidentiality will become much more complicated with the addition of economic evaluation to physicians’ quality and efficiency. Physicians will be surprised to learn that many “reviews” to which they may...more
On March 27, 2018, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued a long-awaited 4-3 decision in which the majority limited the scope of Pennsylvania’s Peer Review Protection Act (PRPA), 63 P.S. §425. The court held that, in order...more
On October 26, in Edwards v. Thomas, et al. (SC15-1893) the Florida Supreme Court held that external peer review reports are discoverable under Amendment 7. ...more
This operations guide provides a brief look at health law issues hospitals deal with on a daily basis. While a detailed coverage of the elements, drafting, implementation and continued governance of a hospital compliance...more
As discussed in our previous posts, startups are about capitalizing on ideas, contacts and experience. In the early stages of a startup or pre-startup, founders often socialize their business plan and details about their idea...more
You read that correctly: the hospital fired the physician who did the reviewing in a medical staff peer review proceeding. Hospital executives present at the proceeding felt the reviewing physician was too harsh in...more
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. -...more
In this presentation: - Provide recommendations regarding best practices, bylaw provisions and other strategies to address and resolve quality and peer review issues without resorting to “investigations” and hearings. ...more