§ 31-7-133. Confidentiality of Review Organization’s Records
Except in proceedings alleging violation of this article, the proceedings and records of a review organization shall be held in confidence and shall not be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in any civil action; and no person who was in attendance at a meeting of such organization shall be permitted or required to […]
§ 31-7-130. Legislative Intent
It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide protection for those individuals who are members of peer review groups which evaluate the quality and efficiency of professional health care providers and to protect the confidentiality of their records. History. Code 1933, § 84-7601, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1282, § 1. Law […]
§ 31-7-131. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Peer review” means the procedure by which professional health care providers evaluate the quality and efficiency of services ordered or performed by other professional health care providers, including practice analysis, inpatient hospital and extended care facility utilization review, medical audit, ambulatory care review, claims review, underwriting assistance, and […]
§ 31-7-132. Immunity From Liability for Peer Review Activities; Immunity From Liability of Persons Providing Information
No professional health care provider nor any individual who serves as a member or employee of a professional health care provider or review organization nor any individual who furnishes counsel or services to a professional health care provider or review organization shall be held, by reason of the performance of peer review activities, to have […]