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Ch. 539
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2007 Laws of Maryland
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(vi) Have a standard format for peer review reports; AND
(VII) TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE, BE LICENSED AND
ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE WITHIN THE PAST YEAR IN THE
STATE.
(3) The [nonprofit] entity or entities shall make a reasonable effort to
employ physicians that are licensed in the State. THE BOARD MAY CONSULT WITH
THE APPROPRIATE SPECIALTY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER SOCIETIES IN THE
STATE TO OBTAIN A LIST OF PHYSICIANS QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE PEER REVIEW
SERVICES.
(4) FOR PURPOSES OF PEER REVIEW, THE BOARD MAY USE SOLE
SOURCE PROCUREMENT UNDER § 13-107 OF THE STATE FINANCE AND
PROCUREMENT ARTICLE.
(5) THE HEARING OF CHARGES MAY NOT BE STAYED OR
CHALLENGED BECAUSE OF THE SELECTION OF PEER REVIEWERS UNDER THIS
SUBSECTION BEFORE THE FILING OF CHARGES.
(f) (1) [(i)] The [nonprofit] entity or entities INDIVIDUAL PEER
REVIEWER with which the Board contracts under subsection (e) of this section shall
have 90 days for completion of peer review.
[(ii)] (2) The [nonprofit] entity or entities INDIVIDUAL PEER
REVIEWER may apply to the Board for an extension of up to 30 days to the time limit
imposed under [subparagraph (i) of this paragraph] PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS
SUBSECTION.
[(iii)] (3) If an extension is not granted, and 90 days have
elapsed, the Board may contract with any other entity OR INDIVIDUAL WHO MEETS
THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION (E)(2) OF THIS SECTION for the services of
peer review.
[(iv)] (4) If an extension has been granted, and 120 days have
elapsed, the Board may contract with any other entity OR INDIVIDUAL WHO MEETS
THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION (E)(2) OF THIS SECTION for the services of
peer review.
[(2) If a physician has been noncompliant with a Physician
Rehabilitation Committee for 60 days, the Physician Rehabilitation Committee shall
report this noncompliance to the Board.]
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