Peer Review Hearing Officer Training Program 

Peer review hearings are an essential part of the medical staff credentialing and disciplinary processes, and the knowledge and skill of the peer review hearing officer will be pivotal in determining whether peer review hearings are conducted in an efficient, effective and fair manner that can withstand judicial scrutiny. The AHLA Peer Review Hearing Officer Training Program is designed to educate attendees about:

• HCQIA safe harbor requirements
• the importance of medical staff bylaws
• steps hearing officers need to take to prepare for the hearing
• pre-hearing procedures including discovery and disclosure issues
• effective use of pre-hearing conferences
• selection of hearing officer and hearing panel
• orientation and education of hearing committee members
• burden of proof and evidentiary issues
• distribution of exhibits and other information to the hearing committee
• the conduct of the hearing including issues such as the role of attorneys, the unrepresented physician, the order of the proceedings, sequestration of witnesses, questioning of witnesses, and use of written statement in lieu of live testimony
• the role of the hearing officer in regulating the hearing, including ruling on objections and limiting testimony and evidence
• making a proper hearing record
• advising and assisting the hearing committee after the conclusion of the hearing, including assisting in the preparation of the hearing committee report and the contents of the report

This program will be of particular interest not only to individuals who wish to serve as hearing officers, but also to those who represent parties in peer review hearings, in order to obtain a better understanding of the practical tools and solutions for dealing with common issues that arise in connection with peer review hearings. As part of the materials for the program all attendees will receive a copy of AHLA's new Peer Review Hearing Guidebook (a $129 value).

Those attendees who are not current resolvers or hearing officers with the AHLA ADR Program will be permitted to join the roster free of charge for a year and include information that they have completed formal training as peer review hearing officers

S. Allan Adelman, Esq.
Adelman Sheff & Smith LLC
Annapolis, MD

Ann O'Connell, Esq.
Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott LLP
Sacramento, CA

Participants will be given continuing education request forms at the program and must complete and return the form in order to receive credits. AHLA is an approved sponsor of continuing legal education credits in most states. This program will be worth approximately 3.0 continuing education credits based on a 60-minute credit hour and 3.6 credits based on a 50-minute hour.

$195 AHLA Members
$245 Non-Members

Cancellations must be received in writing by fax or mail no later than June 20, 2008. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after this date. Registration fees, less a $50 administrative fee will be refunded following the program. Please note that registration fees are based on the AHLA Membership status of the individual who actually attends the program. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact our offices at (202) 833-1100. If you wish to send a substitute, please call the Member Service Center at (202) 833-1100.