A recent decision by the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals presents a complex dispute at the intersection of hospital peer review, physician competition, and the limits of injunctive relief.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 35, Issue 5
A recent decision by the Court of Appeals of North Carolina offers a detailed examination of the limits of evidentiary privilege in the context of medical malpractice litigation, particularly when those privileges intersect with modern hospital safety and review systems.
The initial appointment of physicians and allied health practitioners in hospitals often receives more attention than their reappointment. However, the reappointment process presents the greater exposure to negligence and liability.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 35, Issue 4
A recent case illustrates how courts balance physician rights, hospital peer review authority, and the federal government’s role in maintaining national quality-control systems for healthcare providers.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 35, Issue 3
Ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE) is nearly two decades into its life as an accreditation expectation, yet many organizations still treat it like a recurring paperwork cycle instead of a clinical-risk early warning system.
Peer review continues to rate as a top challenge in healthcare organizations. Even if they are meeting regulatory standards, most organizations struggle to develop a peer review program that is meaningful to physicians. The following are best practices for creating an effective FPPE plan. Often...
