As used in this chapter, "clinical peer" means the following:

1. (1) Except as provided in subdivision (3), for a review of a request from a physician, a physician who:

   1. (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;

   2. (B) is certified in the same specialty as the physician under review, as recognized by:

      1. (i) the American Board of Medical Specialties; or
      2. (ii) the American Osteopathic Association; and

   3. (C) if the review specifically concerns subspecialty care, is certified in the same subspecialty as the physician under review, as recognized by:

      1. (i) the American Board of Medical Specialties; or
      2. (ii) the American Osteopathic Association.

2. (2) For a review of a request from an advanced practice registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse who:

   1. (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

   2. (B) holds equivalent or similar:

      1. (i) population focus; and

      2. (ii) role specialty;

         as the advanced practice registered nurse who is subject to the review.

3. (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:

   1. (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;

   2. (B) is certified in the same general practice of medicine under review, as recognized by:

      1. (i) the American Board of Medical Specialties;
      2. (ii) the American Board of Pediatrics; or
      3. (iii) the American Osteopathic Association; and
   3. (C) has been actively engaged in general practice for at least three (3) years.

4. (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:

   1. (A) holds a current and valid license in Indiana;
   2. (B) has been granted reciprocity in Indiana, if reciprocity exists; or
   3. (C) holds a license that is part of a compact in which Indiana has entered.

As added by P.L.190-2023, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.144-2025, SEC.5.