An evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of a system carried out by a team of external evaluators who are specialists in the fields reviewed

A review of a plan's decision to deny coverage for or payment of a service by an independent third-party not related to the plan. If the plan denies an appeal, an external review can be requested [..]

The review of an appeal of a decision by a health carrier that is not favorable to the enrollee, by an independent entity under contract with the state.

A review conducted at higher education provider by a suitably qualified team of people not normally employed there. See also institution-led review.​

After faculty have developed their dossier or portfolio, many departments and schools send out all or parts of the dossier to academic or peers in practice. These individuals then are asked to review the faculty member's documents as part of an external review process