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IN Code § 34-30-15-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-4. Health Care Providers Under Investigation; Access to Records

Sec. 4. (a) A professional health care provider under investigation shall be permitted at any time to see any records accumulated by a peer review committee pertaining to the provider's personal practice.(b) The provider shall be offered the opportunity to appear before the peer review committee with adequate representation to hear all charges and findings concerning the provider's practice and to offer rebuttal information.(c) The rebuttal information shall be a part of the record before any disclosure of the charges and findings under this chapter is made.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-2(d).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-5. Health Care Providers Under Investigation; Hearings

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "conflicted medical staff member" means a professional health care provider who is a member of a hospital's medical staff and who is determined by the hospital to be:(1) in direct economic competition with the professional health care provider against whom the charges have been brought; or(2) reasonably unavailable to serve on a peer review committee of the medical staff.(b) Except as provided in section 6(b) of this chapter, if charges are brought against a professional health care provider in a hospital that, if sustained by the governing board of the hospital, could result in an action against a physician required to be reported to the medical licensing board under IC 16-21-2-6 or a similar disciplinary action against any other health care provider, the professional health care provider is entitled to:(1) one (1) evidentiary hearing before a peer review committee of the medical staff; and(2) one (1) appeal before the governing board of the hospital or a committee appointed by the governing board.(c) If a hospital determines that a peer review committee of the medical staff may not be formed without appointing a conflicted medical staff member, the hospital:(1) may not appoint the conflicted medical staff member to the peer review committee; and(2) shall appoint a professional health care provider who:(A) holds the same professional license as the provider against whom the charges have been brought; and(B) is not a member of the hospital's medical staff;to serve on the peer review committee.(d) The professional health care provider appointed under subsection (c)(2) may not be in direct economic competition with the professional health care provider against whom the charges have been brought.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-2(e).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.127-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-30-15-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-6. Health Care Providers Under Investigation; Appeals

Sec. 6. (a) Any appeal granted to a professional health care provider under section 5 of this chapter may be held before a committee of the board of trustees or the full board of trustees of the hospital in which the care under investigation was provided.(b) The right to a hearing and appeal under this chapter in regard to cases involving care provided for hospitals, health care facilities, and health care organizations is confined to professional health care providers who are granted or who have applied for privileges as independent practitioners. That right is not applicable to any professional health care provider who works in the hospital or health care facility solely as an employee or as the employee of another independent professional health care provider.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-2(f).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-7. Health Care Providers Under Investigation; Health Maintenance Organizations

Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to:(1) a health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-1-19); or(2) a limited service health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-34-4).(b) Before:(1) taking corrective action against a professional health care provider who is under contract with but not employed by the health maintenance organization or limited service health maintenance organization; or(2) taking action to terminate a contract with a professional health care provider who is not employed by the health maintenance organization or limited service health maintenance organization;based upon an evaluation of patient care rendered by the professional health care provider, the organization shall grant the health care provider affected by the action one (1) evidentiary hearing before a peer review committee of the organization and, at the health provider's request, an appeal of the peer review committee's decision.(c) Unless otherwise agreed to by the organization and the health care provider, the appeal must be limited to a review of the record of the hearing before the peer review committee and a review of all or part of the peer review committee's decision.(d) The appeal must be held before the governing board of the organization or, at the governing board's discretion, before a committee of the governing board.(e) The health care provider is entitled to submit written materials in support of the appeal and, at the discretion of the governing board or committee of the board conducting the appeal, the health care provider may be allowed to present oral argument in support of the appeal.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-2(g).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-8. Confidentiality; Persons Information May Be Disclosed To

Sec. 8. (a) Communications to, the records of, and determinations of a peer review committee may only be disclosed to:(1) the peer review committee of:(A) a hospital;(B) a nonprofit health care organization (described in IC 34-6-2-117(23));(C) a preferred provider organization (including a preferred provider arrangement or reimbursement agreement under IC 27-8-11);(D) a health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-1-19) or a limited service health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-34-4);(E) a provider organization (as defined in IC 16-18-2-296) that is not owned by a hospital that includes the provider organization's provision of services as part of the hospital's peer review committee review;(F) another health facility; or(G) a medical school located in Indiana of which the professional health care provider who is the subject of the peer review is a faculty member;(2) the disciplinary authority of the professional organization of which the professional health care provider under question is a member; or(3) the appropriate state board of registration and licensure that the committee considers necessary for recommended disciplinary action;and shall otherwise be kept confidential for use only within the scope of the committee's work, unless the professional health care provider has filed a prior written waiver of confidentiality with the peer review committee.(b) However, if a conflict exists between this section and IC 27-13-31, the provisions of IC 27-13-31 control.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-2(h).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.204-2015, SEC.2; P.L.79-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 34-30-15-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-9. Waiver of Privilege

Sec. 9. Except in cases of required disclosure to the professional health care provider under investigation, no records or determinations of or communications to a peer review committee shall be:(1) subject to subpoena or discovery; or(2) admissible in evidence;in any judicial or administrative proceeding, including a proceeding under IC 34-18-11 (or IC 27-12-11 before its repeal), without a prior waiver executed by the committee.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-2(i).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-10. Invoking Privilege

Sec. 10. Except in cases as authorized in this chapter, the evidentiary privileges created by this chapter shall be invoked by all witnesses and organizations in all judicial and administrative proceedings unless the witness or organization first has a waiver of the privilege executed in writing, on behalf of the peer review committee holding the privilege, by its chairman, vice chairman, or secretary.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-2(j).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-11. Limited Waiver of Privilege for Attorney General Investigation

Sec. 11. If a waiver of the privilege is executed on behalf of the peer review committee in favor of the attorney general for the purpose of conducting an investigation under IC 25-1-7, the records of, determinations of, or communications to a peer review committee are confidential and privileged under this section, except for the attorney general's use in an investigation to identify information otherwise discoverable or admissible from original sources under section 3 of this chapter.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-2(k).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-12. Subpoena Powers of Attorney General

Sec. 12. This chapter does not prevent the attorney general from obtaining by subpoena as part of an investigation under IC 25-1-7 for a violation under IC 25-1-9:(1) the application for privileges or employment completed by the professional staff member under investigation regardless of whether the member is the subject of peer review committee proceedings;(2) except for reports prepared as part of a peer review investigation, incident reports prepared contemporaneously to document the circumstances of an accident or unusual occurrence involving a professional staff member regardless of whether the member is the subject of peer review committee proceedings; or(3) information otherwise discoverable from original sources, that is not the communications to, records of, or determinations of a peer review committee;from a professional health care provider.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-2(l).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-13. Subpoena Powers of Attorney General; Requirements

Sec. 13. A subpoena issued by the attorney general to obtain the records necessary to an investigation shall identify with reasonable particularity the documents sought and the specific professional health care provider under investigation.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-2(m).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-14. Immunities Inapplicable to Persons Violating Confidentiality Requirements

Sec. 14. The immunities granted by sections 15 through 20 of this chapter shall not extend to any person who violates the confidentiality requirements of sections 1 through 13 of this chapter.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-2(n).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.74; P.L.97-2004, SEC.123.
IN Code § 34-30-15-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-15. Immunity; Peer Review Committee Proceedings

Sec. 15. There is no liability on the part of, and no action of any nature shall arise against, the personnel of a peer review committee for any act, statement made in the confines of the committee, or proceeding of the committee made in good faith in regard to evaluation of patient care as that term is defined and limited in IC 34-6-2-44.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-3(a).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-16. Immunity; Disclosure of Information to Peer Review Committee

Sec. 16. Notwithstanding any other law, a peer review committee, an organization, or any other person who, in good faith and as a witness or in some other capacity, furnishes records, information, or assistance to a peer review committee that is engaged in:(1) the evaluation of the qualifications, competence, or professional conduct of a professional health care provider; or(2) the evaluation of patient care;is immune from any civil action arising from the furnishing of the records, information, or assistance, unless the person knowingly furnishes false records or information.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-3(b).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-17. Immunity; Good Faith Determinations Regarding Evaluation of Patient Care

Sec. 17. The personnel of a peer review committee shall be immune from any civil action arising from any determination made in good faith in regard to evaluation of patient care as that term is defined and limited in IC 34-6-2-44.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-3(c).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-18. Injunctive Relief Unavailable

Sec. 18. No restraining order or injunction shall be issued against a peer review committee or any of the personnel thereof to interfere with the proper functions of the committee acting in good faith in regard to evaluation of patient care as that term is defined and limited in IC 34-6-2-44.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-3(d).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-19. Immunity; Compliance With Federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act

Sec. 19. If the action of the peer review committee meets the standards specified by this chapter and the federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. 11101 et seq., the following persons are not liable for damages under any federal, state, or local law with respect to the action:(1) The peer review committee.(2) Any person acting as a member or staff to the peer review committee.(3) Any person under a contract or other formal agreement with the peer review committee.(4) Any person who participates with or assists the peer review committee with respect to the action.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-3(e).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-20. Immunity; Inapplicable to Civil Rights Laws

Sec. 20. Section 19 of this chapter does not apply to damages under any federal or state law relating to the civil rights of a person including:(1) the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e, et seq.; and(2) the federal Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 1981, et seq.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-3(f).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-21. Use of Information for Internal Business Purposes

Sec. 21. (a) Notwithstanding sections 1 through 14 of this chapter:(1) a professional health care provider;(2) a peer review committee; and(3) the governing board of:(A) a hospital;(B) a preferred provider organization (including a preferred provider arrangement or reimbursement agreement under IC 27-8-11);(C) a health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-1-19) or a limited service health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-34-4); or(D) a professional health care organization;may use information obtained by peer review committees for legitimate internal business purposes.(b) Legitimate internal business uses of information obtained by a peer review committee include the following:(1) Quality review and assessment.(2) Utilization review and management.(3) Risk management and incident reporting.(4) Safety, prevention, and correction.(5) Reduction of morbidity and mortality.(6) Scientific, statistical, and educational purposes.(7) Legal defense.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-4.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-22. Discovery of Financial Incentives Offered Provider

Sec. 22. Evidence of any financial incentive offered to or withheld from:(1) a private psychiatric hospital licensed under IC 12-25; or(2) a preferred provider organization (including a preferred provider arrangement or reimbursement agreement under IC 27-8-11);is subject to discovery under Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure unless specifically protected by statute.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-5.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15. Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees|34-30-15-23. Good Faith Presumed; Malice Must Be Proven

Sec. 23. In all actions to which this chapter applies, good faith shall be presumed, and malice shall be required to be proven by the person aggrieved.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-1(f) part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 34-30-15.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15.5. Health Care: Wellness Programs for Physicians|34-30-15.5-1. Application

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following:(1) Any board, committee, commission, group, organization, or other entity that acts as a physician wellness program.(2) Any member, consultant, participant, or expert witness that comprises or participates in a physician wellness program.(3) Any person who provides or furnishes records or information to a physician wellness program in compliance with applicable state and federal laws concerning patient confidentiality.As added by P.L.101-2021, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-30-15.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15.5. Health Care: Wellness Programs for Physicians|34-30-15.5-2. "Licensed Physician"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "licensed physician" means:(1) an individual who holds an unlimited license to practice medicine in Indiana under IC 25-22.5;(2) a physician with a restricted license; or(3) any:(A) student in training in a medical school approved by the medical licensing board; or(B) intern or resident who performs duties in a hospital under the supervision of the hospital's staff or in a program approved by the medical school.As added by P.L.101-2021, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-30-15.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability|Chapter 15.5. Health Care: Wellness Programs for Physicians|34-30-15.5-3. "Wellness Program"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "wellness program" means any board, committee, commission, group, organization, or other entity that provides services by licensed health care providers and physician peer coaches for the purpose of evaluating or addressing issues concerning the wellness of licensed physicians and career fatigue in licensed physicians. The term does not include an impaired physician committee or an employee assistance program (EAP).As added by P.L.101-2021, SEC.1.