This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and HortySpringer Seminars. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Scottsdale Program
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals are awarded 0.975 continuing education units (CEUs), which are equal to 9.75 contact hours.

Educational Intent
This program is intended for Department Chairs, Medical Staff Officers, Peer Review Committee Chairs, Quality/ Performance Improvement specialists, Medical Staff Professionals and any other individuals involved in the peer review process. Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to identify “best practices” for medical staff peer review and to recognize potential legal risks or inefficient or ineffective peer review procedures.

Educational Intent
This program is intended for Department Chairs, Medical Staff Officers, Peer Review Committee Chairs, Quality/Performance Improvement specialists, Medical Staff Professionals and any other individuals involved in the peer review process. Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to identify “best practices” for medical staff peer review and to recognize potential legal risks or inefficient or ineffective peer review procedures.

NAMSS Accreditation
This program has been approved by the National Association Medical Staff Services for 9.5 continuing education hours.