It is wise to have potential external peer reviewers in mind because the need for them can arise without warning. A good external peer review organization should provide the following:
Understanding what the NPDB considers an investigation is very important because several of the updates clarify reporting requirements when a practitioner resigns while under investigation. How does the NPDB describe investigations?
In the ambulatory arena, top problems include identifying viable reviewers, developing a robust assessment mechanism, and putting aside collegial and business allegiances to ensure meaningful evaluation.
Bias is a common stumbling block to effective peer review. Bias can take a well-meaning committee that is truly focused on improvement and make it appear as if it is practicing sham peer review. At St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado the professional review committee is a...
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Consider focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) with regard to the no-volume provider. Most of the time, these physicians are either part of a large group, such as emergency medicine coverage, that covers many hospitals (as is often the case with low-volume providers). There also may be...
