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And, last but not least, so as to strongly discourage physicians who

And, last but not least, so as to strongly discourage physicians who

are victims of an unjust sham peer review, from pursuing justice in

are victims of an unjust [[sham peer review]], from pursuing justice in

the courts, there is a loser pays provision of HCQIA - Section 11113.  If the physician does not prevail in the action, the physician can be liable for defendants' legal fees.

the courts, there is a loser pays provision of HCQIA - Section 11113.  If the physician does not prevail in the action, the physician can be liable for defendants' legal fees.

   

   

Physicians who are strong, outspoken advocates for quality care and patient safety in hospitals frequently face retaliation by hospitals via sham peer review.  The result of a "successful" bad faith peer review conducted by a hospital is typically the end of the physician's medical career.

Physicians who are strong, outspoken advocates for quality care and patient safety in hospitals frequently face retaliation by hospitals via sham peer review.  The result of a "successful" bad faith peer review conducted by a hospital is typically the end of the physician's medical career.