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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 10.67.13.05" title_num="10" subtitle_num="67" chapter_num="13" heading="Assignment of an Expert Reviewer.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The IRO shall ensure that an expert reviewer:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Has appropriate clinical expertise in the treatment of the specific medical condition being reviewed and holds a nonrestricted license as a health care provider in the United States; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Has no history of disciplinary investigations, actions, or sanctions, including loss of staff privileges or participation restrictions that have been taken or are pending by any hospital, governmental agency or unit, or regulatory body.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Upon request by the Department, the independent review organization shall provide to the Department information demonstrating compliance with the requirements in §A of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>