As a result of shifting legal and accreditation standards, medical staffs have been given more responsibility, and are more accountable for peer review and other important medical functions at the hospital. Arent Fox attorneys are known for their broad experience in advising hospital medical staffs. We have advised on medical staff organization, governance and leadership, bylaws, peer review, investigations, corrective action and appeals, practitioner well-being and behavior, allied health professionals, The Joint Commission standards, and the various other issues. We have extensive experience in handling physician disciplinary hearings and have been counsel of record or otherwise participated in a number of precedent-setting appellate court decisions. Our experience and background allow us to educate medical staffs in understanding their own rights and responsibilities, and to assist them in reaching their goals.
