Medical staff governance plays a critical role in maintaining high standards of patient care, provider accountability, and regulatory compliance. However, disputes over privileges, credentialing, and peer review processes can impact a healthcare professional’s career and a hospital’s ability to maintain effective operations. At Goodman Allen Donnelly, our attorneys provide legal guidance and defense for physicians, nurses, hospitals, and medical groups facing medical staff challenges.
Medical Staff Representation
We assist individual providers, hospitals, and healthcare organizations in navigating medical staff bylaws, credentialing, and disciplinary actions, including:
- Medical Staff Credentialing & Privileges – Assistance with applications, denials, and reappointment disputes
- Peer Review & Fair Hearing Defense – Representation during adverse actions, privilege restrictions, or revocations
- Disruptive Physician Allegations & Professional Conduct Disputes – Protecting providers from wrongful or retaliatory claims
- Medical Staff Bylaws & Compliance – Drafting and revising bylaws to align with legal requirements and industry best practices
- Conflicts Between Physicians & Hospital Administration – Resolving disputes over employment, policies, and governance
- Quality of Care & Standard of Practice Investigations – Defending against allegations affecting privileges and reputation
Peer Review & Disciplinary Defense
The peer review process is designed to uphold professional standards, but it can also be misused in politically motivated disputes or unfair disciplinary actions. Our attorneys provide strategic defense in:
- Hospital Peer Review Investigations – Responding to allegations and preventing unfair adverse findings
- Fair Hearing & Appeals Process – Advocating for providers facing privilege suspensions or terminations
- National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) Reports – Challenging or appealing adverse reports that can impact future employment
- Medical Executive Committee (MEC) & Board of Trustees Disputes – Representation in administrative hearings and negotiations
Protecting Healthcare Providers & Institutions
We work with hospitals, medical staffs, group practices, and individual providers to ensure compliance, resolve conflicts, and protect medical professionals’ rights while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
Why Choose Us?
With extensive experience in medical staff governance, peer review defense, and hospital administrative law, our attorneys at Goodman Allen Donnelly provide effective representation for both healthcare providers and institutions. Whether you need assistance securing privileges, responding to peer review actions, or defending against allegations, we are committed to protecting your career and reputation.
Contact us today to discuss your medical staff issue or peer review defense strategy.
