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...
Medical Record Review
Concealing Medical Records Could Prove Extremely Harmful – the Case of Mike Peluso
The value of your medical records can never be underestimated because your wellbeing and even life may depend on it. Importantly, they are valuable legal documents that form the basis of any...
Product Liability Lawsuits Continue to Be Filed against Stryker Orthopedics
Product liability lawsuits stem from issues such as defective design of a product, defect in manufacture processes, and failure to warn of the risks associated with the product. The law of strict...
Expert Witness Testimony on the Basis of Clinical Experience Could Pose Problems
Physicians may be called upon to provide testimony as medical records review expert witnesses in diverse cases because these reviews serve as an effective means of evaluating the history of patients...
Why No-fault Auto Insurance Becomes Unaffordable – the Case of Michigan
The availability and accuracy of the injured person's medical records for medical records review is one of the most essential aspects of any motor vehicle accident case. Medical reports can often...
Medical Records Review Reveals Snags in Autism Screening
ASD (autism spectrum disorder) is described as a range of complex neuro-developmental delays characterized by marked impairment in social and communicative functioning with repetitive or restrictive...
Decoding ERISA Disability Benefits
People who have a long-term disability (LTD) insurance policy, and are unable to work could be eligible for long-term disability benefits. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a...
Hip Implant Failure and Product Liability Litigation – a Continuing Saga
In any product liability case, whether artificial hip, knee, transvaginal mesh, or faulty drug, medical record retrieval and medical records review are important processes, and the defendants will...
Health Insurers Charged under the False Claims Act – a Serious Concern
Medical claims review is an important step when reimbursing for medical services to ensure that provider billings are accurate and that the appropriate services are provided to the patient. Insurers...
Blockchain Technology Could Ensure Secure EHR Streamlining and Patient Data Sharing
Electronic medical records have been introduced with the main objective of care coordination and ensuring the best outcome for patients. Alongside, EHRs are also expected to make processes such as...
Google’s New Security Tool to Track in Real Time Who Is Accessing Your Medical Data
Medical record review companies handling sensitive medical records have one thing uppermost in mind, namely, maintaining the security and confidentiality of the healthcare information passing...