Sec. 19. If the action of the peer review committee meets the standards specified by this chapter and the federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 11101 et seq., the following persons are not liable for damages under any federal, state, or local law with respect to the action:

(1) The peer review committee.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-30-15-19

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
(2) Any person acting as a member or staff to the peer review committee.

(3) Any person under a contract or other formal agreement with the peer review committee.

(4) Any person who participates with or assists the peer review committee with respect to the action.

[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-12.6-3(e).]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.