2018 - Problems with Aging Physicians

Training Options Duration: 60 Minutes
Thursday, August 16, 2018 | 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Overview: Practicing medicine is not like other jobs that have a tradition of retirement
at age 65. Physician shortages fuel support for physicians seeking to continue their careers
indefinitely. Patient safety is paramount, but is it served by applying an age limit to medical
staff membership and clinical privileges?
If so, what is the magic number?
Why should you Attend: Can medical staffs and hospitals place restrictions on physicians based
on age?
Should hospitals and medical staffs place restrictions on physicians based on age?
Can physicians sue, alleging discrimination and civil rights violations?
Areas Covered in the Session:
Age Restrictions on Medical Staff membership and clinical privileges
State Laws affecting physician age restrictions
Federal laws affecting physician age restrictions
Accreditation requirements related to age-based credentialing
Implementation of age-based screening
Eligibility for peer review protection
Who Will Benefit:
Medical Staff President/Chief of Staff
Bylaws Committee
Credentialing Committee
Chief Medical Officer
Vice President of Medical Affairs
Chief of Staff
Director of Medical Staff
Medical Staff Attorney
Hospital Counsel
Medical Staff Manager
Credentialing Specialist
Human Resources Professionals
Speaker Profile
Elizabeth Snelson works for medical staffs and medical societies across the country. Medical
staff bylaws are a primary focus of her practice. She also handles "disruptive practitioner"
procedures, peer review problems, and other compliance matters.
A frequent speaker on medical staff legal issues, Elizabeth Snelson presents at medical staff
leadership retreats and serves as an expert witness in credentialing and Data Bank cases. She
is Past President of the American Society of Medical Association Counsel, and past Vice
President of the ABA’s Physician Issues Interest Group. She was a member of the Joint
Commission’s Task Force on medical staff bylaws. Her articles on medical staff legal issues
have appeared in various publications. She is the author of The Physicians’ Guide to Medical
Staff Organization Bylaws, published by the American Medical Association.
Price - $139
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