Rebecca Hoyes has an extensive background in the healthcare sector on various legal issues, including the representation of hospitals and their medical staffs in peer review investigations, corrective action, hearings and appeals. She counsels clients on privileging and credentialing of AHPs and physicians; bylaws, rules and policies; compliance with accreditation, licensure and regulatory requirements; practitioner disruptive behavior, disability and impairment; responding to subpoenas by state agencies requesting peer review or health information; and medical staff reporting obligations. Additionally, Rebecca advises hospitals and their medical staffs on state and federal privacy laws, emergency transfer laws, call coverage policies, exclusive contracts and telemedicine services.

Rebecca’s experience in medical staff work extends to the integration of medical staffs within a healthcare system, including formal medical staff unifications and the integration of medical staff functions, such as regional coordination of credentialing and peer review duties. 

Rebecca’s experience in peer review extends to the representation of medical foundations, medical groups, and ASCs in peer review matters, such as drafting sharing agreements, composing Bylaws and hearing procedures. She also works with individuals and business entities on fraud and abuse issues and responds to investigations, audits and actions by state and federal health oversight agencies.

Education

  • University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 2006)
    • University of San Francisco (B.A., magna cum laude, 2000)

      Bar Admission

      • California

      Professional Affiliations

      • California Society for Healthcare Attorneys
      • American Health Law Association
      • California Association of Medical Staff Services
      Publications
      Med-Staff Newsletter
      Polsinelli is proud to present the latest edition of the Med-Staff Newsletter. This publication offers exclusive insights into the pivotal issues shaping credentialing, peer review and hospital operations.  In this issue: Stepping Into the Role: A Practical Guide for New Medical Staff Leaders  NPDB Reports: Voiding Is the Exception, Not the Rule Dear Polsinelli Med-Staff Team — Factual Errors in NPDB Reports Behind the Bylaws: Accreditation 360 and the Joint Commission’s New Era of Hospital Oversight In Memoriam — John Synowicki Upcoming Events  About Polsinelli’s Medical Staff Practice 
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      Med-Staff Newsletter
      Polsinelli is pleased to share the Med-Staff Newsletter. This publication contains articles and insight into issues that affect the Medical Staff industry. In This Issue: Do the Right Thing: Reporting Voluntary Actions Taken While "Under Investigation" to the NPDB Texas House Bill 1998 Adds 1,998 Tasks to the Texas Medical Board's To-Do List You Can Handle the Truth: Court Rejects Privacy Challenge to NPDB Report Outlining the Reasons for a Surrender of Clinical Privileges While Under Investigation Battle of the Regulations: VA Proposes Rule To Improve NPDB Reporting Compliance  Federal Court Finds Corrected NPDB Reports Filed Prior to Peer Review Hearing Did Not Violate Due Process or Warrant Injunctive Relief Changes Come, But It Stays the Same: The Joint Commission Changes National Practitioner Data Bank Query Requirements 
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