California Business and Professions Code

§ 805.2

BPC § 805.2 Effective Jan 1, 2007Div. 2 · Ch. 1 · Art. 11

Statute text

(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for a comprehensive study of the peer review process as it is conducted by peer review bodies defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 805, in order to evaluate the continuing validity of Section 805 and Sections 809 to 809.8, inclusive, and their relevance to the conduct of peer review in California.

(b)The Medical Board of California shall contract with an independent entity to conduct this study that is fair, objective, and free from bias that is directly familiar with the peer review process and does not advocate regularly before the board on peer review matters or on physician and surgeon disciplinary matters.

(c)The study by the independent entity shall include, but not be limited to, the following components:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 223, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2007.