The Amendment 7 Challenge: Is a PSO Hype or Hope?

The Supreme Court of Florida’s endorsement of Amendment 7, also known as the Patient’s Right to Know Amendment, has raised a serious challenge for Florida hospitals and physicians. Previously protected peer review information may be subject to greater discovery in litigation. Can hospitals and physicians protect this sensitive information through the creation of a Patient Safety Organization (PSO)?

Foley’s Florida Health Care Industry Team proudly hosted a program where participants could explore the opportunities, challenges, and potential solutions PSOs may hold for Florida health care providers in light of Amendment 7 and the Florida Supreme Court’s decision in Buster. Jeffrey G. Micklos, General Counsel of the Federation of American Hospitals, was among the featured speakers at the symposium.

Topics Included:

• The impact of Buster and Amendment 7
• Alternatives available to protect information (e.g., PSO)
• What is a PSO?
• How can a PSO protect peer review information?
• What is Patient Safety Work Product?
• What is the impact of the Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Act?
• Does the Federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act provide any protection?
• What is the role of The Joint Commission in information confidentiality?
• What information protection solutions can providers implement today?

For more information about this program, contact Melissa Roth.