The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (the "Court") ordered a hospital to comply with a subpoena served by the U.S. government to produce documents relevant to an ongoing federal investigation.
In its decision, the Court followed the predominant view of federal...
To make case review during meetings efficient, all initial review needs to occur outside of the meeting. If a review has not been completed prior to the meeting, it should not go on the agenda, and if it’s not on the agenda, the committee doesn’t discuss it. The committee might waste time...
This table provides an excellent overview of the opportunities of FPPE. Created by Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, the organization uses this table as a way to assist with the process of determining which activity would provide the best feedback, depending on the situation. Note the...
In Effective Peer Review, Third Edition, author Robert J. Marder, MD, discusses the importance of establishing a medical staff culture that supports and embraces peer review. Without this support, even the most logistically...
As hospitals and health systems continue to employ more physicians, special considerations must be taken into account with the peer review process. Rachel Remaley, JD, a partner at Horty, Springer & Mattern, P.C., in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, recently discussed the peer...
How often should rate and rule aggregate data be reviewed? The Joint Commission at this time requires at least three evaluations in a two-year reappointment cycle. For those who wish to stick to the minimum, that means producing an OPPE report every eight months. However, I recommend creating...
