The evolving relationship between physicians and hospitals is a far cry from that which gave rise to the organized medical staff in the early 20th century. From the 1920s into the 1980s, joining a medical staff was an essential step for most physicians. During this time, hospital privileges...
The Court of Appeals for the First Appellate District of Ohio (the “Court”) affirmed a trial court’s decision, finding that peer review privilege did not apply to documents used in quality assurance procedures because they were available for viewing via the original source.
As employers continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released new guidance that attempts to answer questions related to employee pay and leave time. The guidance addresses protections and requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the ...
