Rebecca B. Hoyes, JD (she/her/hers)

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.