In the medico-legal sector, accurate medical record review processes are crucial, not only for providers to ensure optimal patient care and regulatory compliance, but also for attorneys and insurance companies. By understanding the complete medical picture of the...
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Top Dos and Don’ts for Medical Records Summarization
In medico-legal cases such as medical malpractice/negligence, mass tort, or personal injury, medical records summarization allows attorneys to extract the plaintiff’s relevant medical information....
Types Of Cases That May Lead To Product Liability [Infographic]
When manufacturers rush new drugs and medical devices into the market focusing on the profit aspect, there are chances that the products could compromise the health of the patient. Faulty products...
2022’s Key Federal Legislation Trends For The Workers’ Comp Industry
Legal restrictions and regulations related to employment are important for both employers and employees. It is estimated that challenges around these regulations and restrictions could be impacted...
HEDIS Measures and the Medical Record Review Process
HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) is a standardized set of performance measures developed by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to evaluate the performance...
Deposition Summary And Its Use In A Personal Injury Case
Deposition summaries comprise transcribed conversations of the personal injury lawsuit witnesses in a condensed, crisp, and concise format. The depositions are recorded with a court reporter during...
Product Liability Medical Record Review – Key Points To Note
Product liability cases include those involving defective medical devices; contaminated medical devices; medical devices without adequate warnings or those marketed in a misleading way;...
Plaintiff Fact Sheet and the Benefits of Outsourcing PFS Preparation
The plaintiff fact sheet (PFS) is an important document in medico-legal cases of mass torts, personal injuries, and workers' compensation. It is a set of questionnaires released by the federal court...
Why Do Personal Injury Lawsuits Need Medical Record Review?
In any personal injury lawsuit, medical records and medical chart review are the prime considerations because credible medical evidence is indispensable to claim a logical value for the injury. The...
How to Sort, Index and Hyperlink Medical Records
It is essential to organize and store important patient data like demographics, and treatment information in one place so that it can be retrieved easily later. Medical record indexing is an...
Why Is Medical Record Review Important In Nursing Home Injury Litigation?
Long-term care is the practical option for aged loved ones when their medical needs cannot be met at home. Nursing homes take care of the aged patients – monitoring their daily food intake,...