Patient Safety Act Part 2: Maximizing Peer Review and Related Privilege Protections - Litigation Lessons Learned (On-Demand Webinar)

Date: 02/24/26

Closed captions are available.

Overview: This two-part webinar explores the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (PSA). Part 2 summarizes key trial and appellate court decisions that have interpreted the scope of privilege protections afforded under the PSA. Speakers also discuss litigation lessons learned, how to anticipate the types of plaintiff and court positions that may lead to rejecting the privilege, and best practices in defending against discovery demands.

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand how the courts are reviewing and interpreting the scope of privilege protections under the PSA.
• Learn about the types of arguments asserted by plaintiff attorneys in demanding access to privileged information, and how to defend against these subpoena and other demands.
• Identify best litigation practices to achieve successful outcomes in these discovery disputes.

Speaker Information:

Michael R. Callahan, Senior Consultant, Hardenbergh Group

Ellen Flynn, Senior Vice President, PSO Services -Preverity PSO, Preverity Patient Safety Organization

Credit Information

CLE: The maximum number of credits available for ON DEMAND is 2.0 for a 60-minute state and 2.4 for a 50-minute state. Please note that the availability of credits may vary from state to state.  This self-study course will be available for purchase for approximately one year after the recording date, but state rules on duration of eligibility for CLE-credits differ, so please check with your state before purchasing self-study offerings. 

CPE: CPE credits are not available for this on-demand webinar.

CCB: CCB credits are not available for this on-demand webinar.