Sec. 1.7. As used in this chapter, "clinical peer" means the following: (1) Except as provided in subdivision (3), for a review of a request from a physician, a physician who: (A) holds a current and valid license under IC 25-22.5 , has been granted reciprocity under IC 25-1-21 , if reciprocity exists, or holds a license that is part of a compact in which Indiana has entered; (B) is certified in the same specialty as the physician under review, as recognized by: (i) the American Board of Medical Specialties; or (ii) the American Osteopathic Association; and (C) if the review specifically concerns subspecialty care, is certified in the same subspecialty as the physician under review, as recognized by: (i) the American Board of Medical Specialties; or (ii) the American Osteopathic Association. (2) For a review of a request from an advanced practice registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse who: (A) holds a current and valid license under IC 25-23-1 or has been granted reciprocity under IC 25-1-21 , if reciprocity exists, or holds a license that is part of a compact in which Indiana has entered; and (B) holds equivalent or similar: (i) population focus; and (ii) role specialty; as the advanced practice registered nurse who is subject to the review. (3) For a review of a request from a primary care physician (as defined in IC 25-22.5-5.5-1.5 ), a physician who: (A) holds a current and valid license under IC 25-22.5 , has been granted reciprocity under IC 25-1-21 , if reciprocity exists, or holds a license that is part of a compact in which Indiana has entered; (B) is certified in the same general practice of medicine under review, as recognized by: (i) the American Board of Medical Specialties; (ii) the American Board of Pediatrics; or (iii) the American Osteopathic Association; and (C) has been actively engaged in general practice for at least three (3) years. (4) For a review of a request from a practitioner or health care provider other than those specified in subdivisions (1) through (3), a practitioner or health care provider who: (A) holds a current and valid license in Indiana; (B) has been granted reciprocity in Indiana, if reciprocity exists; or (C) holds a license that is part of a compact in which Indiana has entered.
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