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Critical Points

* The law allows the medical profession to self-police through peer review.

* Peer review activities can violate the federal antitrust laws.

* Improperly conducted peer review can subject the reviewing physician to substantial liability that may not be covered by malpractice insurance.

* Physicians must understand how peer review law has been changed by the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986.


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