The Poliner Case

The document discusses the significant court case Poliner v. Texas Health Systems, focusing on peer review and credentialing issues within healthcare. It outlines the legal proceedings, including the original multi-million dollar jury award, subsequent reductions by the district court, and the eventual reversal by the appeals court, which granted immunity to the hospital under the Health Care Quality Improvement Act. This case serves as essential reading for healthcare executives and attorneys involved in medical staff affairs, emphasizing the importance of proper peer review processes.