Peer review counsel and representation

Hospitals, physicians, and other medical groups use the peer review process to address and improve patient care and to take investigatory or disciplinary action when appropriate. Healthcare practices and professionals lean on guidance from peer review counsel for both routine and complex issues. 

Athene Law’s team of attorneys guides clients through all aspects of peer review activities. From day-to-day counseling to representation in hearings and reviews, we help clients resolve disputes without escalation to formal hearings. When hearings do occur, our experience enables our team to effectively serve clients.

Capabilities

Clients in the healthcare industry, including physicians and groups, facilities, for-profit and non-profit entities, hospitals, and hospital systems need guidance and representation for a variety of needs.

Athene Law’s experienced attorneys are versed in all peer review matters, representing peer review bodies, medical staff leadership, and facilities that oversee peer review activities. 

Peer review counseling and representation capabilities include:

• Credentialing
• Fair hearing policies
• Bylaws compliance
• Codes of conduct
• Information sharing agreements
• Peer review protection
• Quality review and other nondisciplinary oversight
• Investigations and remedial action plans
• Peer review reporting
• Hearings and post-hearing court writs