Injury claims that involve medical records could be related to workplace injuries, auto accidents, product liability, medical malpractice and so on. An attorney accepts such cases only after a comprehensive review of the relevant medical records, preferably with the...
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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...
Why Are Medical Codes Important In Personal Injury Cases?
Medical record review for personal injury cases also involve reviewing the relevant medical codes related to the injury. What are personal injury medical codes found in the medical bills? How are...
What Is a Disability Medical Record Review for Social Security Disability Benefits?
The SSA (Social Security Administration) conducts routine reviews to evaluate the medical condition of people who receive disability benefits. This routine review is called CDR or Continuing...
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...
Can Pain Management Options Be Used during Workers’ Compensation Rehabilitation?
Workers incur different types of injuries in the course of their employment and these may typically involve long-term pain and the need for pain management. Long-term pain is caused by nerve damage...
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...
Life Care Plans And The Significance Of Medical Chart Review
A life care plan projects the future medical care a patient may need – diagnostic testing, therapy, medical examinations, surgery, rehabilitation, home modifications, durable medical equipment, home...
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;...
What Are The Major Blood And Circulation Disorders That Qualify For Social Security Disability Benefits?
Social security disability benefits are available for a number of disabling conditions that meet the requirements for disability. Since the disability claim processing involves a detailed review of...
Surgical Errors And Their Medical Malpractice Claims
It is estimated that a significant number of surgical errors are reported every year, resulting in medical malpractice lawsuits. All surgical errors are not considered medical malpractice. If a...