Typically, personal injury claims occur when you get injured by the negligent or irresponsible behavior of another person. Ultimately, the injured person gets compensated for incurred costs such as medical bills and other injury-related expenses. As every personal...
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FERS and CSRS Disability Retirement – an Overview
There are two types of retirement systems for federal workers in the USA - FERS (Federal Employees Retirement System) and CSRS (Civil Service Retirement System). FERS was introduced in 1984 and...
A Primer on Federal Disability Retirement Benefits
Any disability claim relies on a comprehensive medical chart review that can establish the disability and ensure the benefits are paid to a deserving candidate. Given the complexity of the review...
“Bad Faith” in Workers’ Compensation and How to Avoid It
Insurance companies, including workers’ compensation insurers are required to act in good faith when considering a workers’ comp claim. In other words, they are required to investigate the claim and...
The Potential of Blockchain Technology in the Healthcare Sector
Healthcare interoperability and the safety of patient medical records is a major concern in the healthcare industry. The electronic health record and the possibility of sharing medical information...
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...
Delay in Informing Patients of Test Results – a Leading Cause of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases are a grave concern for practising physicians and healthcare institutions, affecting their reputation while also causing considerable distress and strain. Medical records...
Some Facts to Know about Electric Scooter Accidents and Injuries
Auto accidents are a major cause of personal injury lawsuits, and medical chart review is an important process to help determine the seriousness of the injury. Apart from cars, trucks, motorbikes...
What Are the Major Workers’ Comp Costs and How to Control Them
Workers' comp pays for illness/injury related to one's job and attorneys handling these cases utilize the service of a medical review company for reviewing the medical documentation. Workers'...
Mesothelioma Settlements – Some Considerations
Mesothelioma litigation requires a comprehensive review of the plaintiff's medical records, for which attorneys utilize a reliable medical review service. Medical records being central to this type...
New Changes Are in Effect for ERISA’s Disability Claims Regulations
For any disability claim, medical record review is an important requirement because it helps to determine the validity of the claim. A person who is unable to work following a disabling injury or...