Arkansas § 20-9-501 Definition

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§ 20-9-501 — Definition

Arkansas § 20-9-501

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Bluebook

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-9-501 (2026).

Text

As used in this subchapter, "peer review committee" or "committee" means a committee of a hospital medical staff, a committee of a state or local professional association, or a committee organized by and operating pursuant to a written plan or policy under the auspices of a professional corporation or a professional limited liability company whose members are licensed to practice medicine in this state that is formed to:

(1)Evaluate and improve the quality of health care rendered by providers of health services; or (2) Determine that:

(A)Health services rendered were professionally indicated or were performed in compliance with the applicable standard of care; or (B) The cost of health care rendered was considered reasonable by the providers of professional health services in the area.

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As used in this subchapter, "peer review committee" or "committee" means a committee of a hospital medical staff, a committee of a state or local professional association, or a committee organized by and operating pursuant to a written plan or policy under the auspices of a professional corporation or a professional limited liability company whose members are licensed to practice medicine in this state that is formed to: (1) Evaluate and improve the quality of health care rendered by providers of health services; or (2) Determine that: (A) Health services rendered were professionally indicated or were performed in compliance with the applicable standard of care; or (B) The cost of health care rendered was considered reasonable by the providers of professional health services in the area.