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Contact Congress Over Drug Shortage Issues

A Kentucky congressman is urging surgical facilities to contact their members of Congress and request that they sign his letter demanding changes to...

N.J. Posts ASC Inspection Reports Online

State and federal inspection reports of New Jersey's ASCs are now available online, giving patients an opportunity to make more informed choices abo...

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While it's not always practical, or even possible, to eliminate opioids from your post-op pain management regiment, reducing their use in favor of n...

Archive > November, 2005 Vol. VI, No. 11

Legal Update

Why External Peer Review Is Best

Erin L. Muellenberg, Esq.

Erin L. Muellenberg, Esq. Done right, peer review is one of the best ways to improve physician performance and patient care. Done wrong, it can result in a costly lawsuit and damaging publicity. As you'll see, an external peer review program is your best bet to re-credential surgeons and reduce the risk of a claim against your facility.

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