A legal case chronology involves arranging the facts of the case in proper order and in an easily accessible format. Such a chronology is a very useful tool for a lawyer when presenting the case in court, or during settlement negotiations. It makes discovery easier...
Rajeev Rajagopal
EHR System – a Double-edged Sword?
Will the new electronic medical record system turn out to be a double-edged sword? This is a major concern in the light of fresh news appearing day by day on the shortcomings of the new system. The...
Independent Medical Review – Now More Popular with Payers
Independent medical reviews are ordered by payers that have to deal with disbursing compensation for employees with working disabilities. They are provided on the basis of a patient’s medical...
Outsourcing Coding Audit – Key Points to Consider
How important is a coding audit? Coding audit helps to review your coding accuracy and from that viewpoint, it is a very significant process. It helps you avoid coding errors that consume your time,...
BYOD Trend in the Healthcare Sector – Are You Prepared?
Creativity and productivity flourish more in the soil of freedom. That is what the growing BYOD trend offers all business sectors now – more freedom and flexibility. This trend is catching up fast...
October 7 – 13 is Mental Health Awareness Week
October 10 is designated as World Mental Health Day by the WHO (World Health Organization) to draw attention to the fact that mental disorders do not receive the care due to them. This is true in...
Understand the Advantages of EMR
Technology is evolving and you just can’t turn a blind eye to it. Electronic medical records are coming to stay because they are what the medical field, the government, and patients may need in the...
Preventing Data Bleeding – It’s Ultimately the Healthcare Provider’s Lookout
Shocking statistics of patient data leaks across the US is a matter of great concern with reports of healthcare employees stealing patient identities to pay their water and gas bills. Data breaches...
Documentation Support for Medical Records – Vital Part of the Review Process
Given the fact that medical records are critical evidence when it comes to medical litigation and claims processing requirements, they need to be organized and managed well. Though analyzing the...
Medical Records in Litigation – Case of SCAE (Serious Clinical Adverse Event)
Medical records play a significant role in litigation involving medical malpractice, personal injury and Worker’s Compensation claims. Attorneys handling such cases have the primary responsibility...