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Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part series. By Marla Durben Hirsch, Esq. Last month, we explained the problems that providers might run into if a plan with which they’re contracted wants access to their peer review records. Giving a plan unfettered access to your peer review records can jeopardize your right to keep them confidential from third parties, including patients and attorneys who want to sue you, your facility, or your organization for malpractice. It may also make healthcare professionals less willing to participate in review activities, which can hurt your peer review process and affect the quality of care you provide.