(1) As used in this subchapter, “peer review committee” or “committee” means a committee of a hospital medical staff, a committee of a state or local professional association, or a committee organized by and operating pursuant to a written plan or policy under the auspices of a professional corporation or a professional limited liability company whose members are licensed to practice medicine in this state that is formed to:(1) Evaluate and improve the quality of health care rendered by providers of health services; or(2) Determine that:(A) Health services rendered were professionally indicated or were performed in compliance with the applicable standard of care; or(B) The cost of health care rendered was considered reasonable by the providers of professional health services in the area.
(1) Evaluate and improve the quality of health care rendered by providers of health services; or
(2) Determine that:(A) Health services rendered were professionally indicated or were performed in compliance with the applicable standard of care; or(B) The cost of health care rendered was considered reasonable by the providers of professional health services in the area.
(A) Health services rendered were professionally indicated or were performed in compliance with the applicable standard of care; or
(B) The cost of health care rendered was considered reasonable by the providers of professional health services in the area.