An accurate review of the relevant medical records is vital when evaluating a medical or legal claim. Medical record review is a crucial process for lawyers / litigators dealing with workers’ compensation, product liability, and social security disability cases;...
Medical Record Review
Why Medical Records Are a Hot Product on the Dark Web Marketplace
Imagine having to pay a huge amount for a surgery you never received! That is what happens when your medical records are compromised. In 2015 alone, more than 113 million medical records were hacked...
Medical Records and Their Legal Significance
Medical records document the services/treatments provided to a patient as well as the outcomes. In a medico-legal context, medical records reveal professional integrity and demonstrate what the...
Malpractice Liability in Surgeries Done to the Wrong-site of the Body
Wrong site surgery is one of the major reasons that give rise to medical malpractice cases, and this occurs when surgery is performed on the wrong site of the body. It is also when surgery is...
Are Patients Allowed to See Everything That Is on Their Medical Chart?
The HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) gives U.S. patients the right to access their medical records and control who else has access to the information. Attorneys handling...
How to Ensure Protection against Ransomware That Is Becoming Rampant
Recent news stories highlight how some hospitals in the United States have fallen victims to “ransomware” attacks. This malware locks up computers until the ransom amount, usually in the form of...
Ensure a Winning Advantage with Medical Record Review Service
Medical legal cases are complex, based on intricate facts and making your way through these to a successful litigation outcome is quite challenging. Medical record review being an important process...
Can Metadata Be Used as Evidence in Medical Litigation?
The healthcare industry is witnessing rapid changes, all introduced with the objective of improving the quality of care and ensuring positive outcomes for patients. The electronic medical record is...
How to Structure an Independent Medical Evaluation Report
An independent medical examination or evaluation has medical and legal value and is performed by a medical physician who has received special training and experience in the field. He/she is not...
How to Keep Medical Records and Other Documents Confidential in Your Legal Practice
As a medical record review company handling large volume medical records related to personal injury, workers’ compensation and medical malpractice cases, we are often asked how we protect the...
Will Medical Record Data Breach Be Covered by a CGL Insurance Policy?
The importance and sensitive nature of medical records can never be undermined. These are legal documents containing valuable healthcare details, and are required for medical record review in...