Medical records analysis is an important process in medical, legal and insurance contexts. It is to be meticulously done to ensure patient safety and appropriate care in healthcare settings, and fair eligibility determination in the context of health insurance. It is...
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Know Your Legal Options if You Get Injured on Foreign Soil [Infographic]
International travel has become easier and every year an increasing number of U.S. residents are traveling to places abroad for work and pleasure. However, you could suffer injury when you are...
Workers’ Compensation Industry Trends to Watch for in 2019
Just as other personal injury claims, workers' compensation claims also hinge on medical chart reviews as a solid way to establish the injury and its intensity. The benefits paid by workers'...
What Medical Conditions Qualify for Disability Benefits?
Anyone can fall prey to a severe disability that limits one's ability to work and lead a normal, pain-free life. Studies demonstrate that a 20-year-old worker has a 1-in-4 chance of becoming...
How to Handle Medicare Advantage Claim Denials
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans allow Medicare beneficiaries to receive benefits through private plans rather than traditional FFS (Fee for Service) program. Medicare regulations require MA...
What Are the Disability Coverage Options Available?
Disability can be debilitating and cripple you financially as well. People becoming disabled or ill and cannot work can find day-to-day life really challenging. The Social Security Administration...
Medical Chart-related Errors May Have Grave Consequences
Errors in medical records are common and could lead to devastating consequences for patients. The mistakes in electronic health records are becoming an increasing source for medical malpractice...
Can Physicians Collect Disability Benefits for “Burnout?”
As a provider of medical review services for disability attorneys, we have noticed the alarming trend of an increasing number of doctors suffering from the effects of "burnout." Such doctors tend to...
How a Professional Administrator Can Help with Medicare Set Asides (MSA)
Workers' compensation cases as well as liability cases are often complex, and one of the most common challenges is reaching a settlement for the injured person's future medical costs. Attorneys...
U.S. Hospitals Fail to Meet HIPAA Compliance Regarding Medical Record Requests
Federal and state regulations require that patients be given access to their medical records when they need them. The medical record being a very important document medically as well as legally may...
Social Security Program – Challenges Involved
Social security disability insurance supports Americans with disabilities and is indeed a major lifeline for many people who cannot work. Since the benefits are granted based on a detailed medical...