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Health Care & Hospital Law

Aug. 24, 2021

Natarajan v. Dignity Health: Welcome Support for California's Physicians and Their Hospital Patients

One silver lining has emerged from this pandemic: Never, perhaps, has it been so clear how much we owe the physicians in our communities. The California Supreme Court case Natarajan v. Dignity Health helps clarify the standards applicable to medical staff peer review hearings, which benefits physicians.

Lowell C. Brown

Partner in the Healthcare Practice Group
Arent Fox LLP

Lowell Brown is a partner in the Health Care Group at Arent Fox, based in L.A.

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Diane B. Roldán

Partner
Arentfox Schiff LLP

Diane Roldán is a partner in the Health Care Group at Arent Fox, LLP, based in S.F.

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One silver lining has emerged from this pandemic: Never, perhaps, has it been so clear how much we owe the physicians in our communities. Recently, the California Supreme Court gave physicians throughout California a well-earned thanks in Natarajan v. Dignity Health, 2021 DJDAR 8243 (Aug 12, 2021). The court's decision helps clarify the standards applicable to medical staff pee...

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