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Avoid legal exposure when disclosing peer review information to third parties

Sharing peer review information between hospitals is a crucial step in helping medical staffs make informed decisions about granting clinical privileges to practitioners. However, if the disclosure process is not done carefully and appropriately, medical staffs can expose themselves to legal risk. CRCJ spoke with Austin, Texas–based healthcare attorney Joanne P. Hopkins, Esq., to find out the best practices medical staff professionals can implement to guard against legal troubles when disclosing physician information with third parties.

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