Medical record analysis and chronology preparation are very important processes when it comes to cases that involve injuries or illnesses. Attorneys need powerful tools to organize the voluminous medical records and review them effectively. The medical data retrieved...
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Record-Breaking COLA To Be Introduced As Of January 2022
The SSA (Social Security Administration) has announced a record-breaking 5.9% increase in social security retirement, social security disability (SSDI), and supplemental security income (SSI)...
Medical Record Review Crucial To Prove Immune System Disorder Disability
When the immune system that is responsible for safeguarding the human body from diseases fails to function properly, it leads to disability. Immune system disorders are caused either by the...
9 Questions a Paralegal/ Legal Assistant May Have When Reviewing Medical Records
Medical records are an important component of medical litigation and are an integral part of the legal process right from the pre-litigation phase. Paralegals entrusted with medical record review,...
Why Pre-employment Medicals Are Important In The Workers’ Compensation Program
Workers’ compensation provides coverage for employees injured or taken ill in the course of their work. The eligibility for benefits is based on a comprehensive medical chart review that would help...
Neurological Disorders That Qualify For SSDI And The Relevance Of Medical Chart Review
The SSA (Social Security Administration) uses the guidelines in their Blue Book to determine whether a person’s disability is severe enough to qualify him or her for disability benefits. For any...
How Outsourced Medical Records Services Reduce Litigation Costs
The major challenge that law firms face in managing medical records in-house is that it is an expensive option. Above all, it is a fact that retrieving medical records from providers itself costs a...
What Are The Major Social Security Changes To Expect In 2022?
Social security disability insurance will see a 5.9% COLA increase in 2022. This is indeed a welcome news to SSDI benefit recipients for whom disability benefits are the major source of income. The...
What Are Litigation Support Services? How Are These Important For Attorneys And Law Firms?
Attorneys and law firms dealing with diverse medico-legal cases require properly organized and summarized documents. Any lawsuit involves research and documentation from the initial stage itself. To...
Why Is Medical Necessity Important for A Medical Record Review
Medical record review is required for medical and legal purposes. It helps ensure that the patient received the right treatment for his/her particular health condition. In other words, a detailed...
7 Healthcare Cyber Security Tips Medical Records Services Should Be Aware Of
Healthcare organizations and providers of medical records services that assist healthcare organizations need to be aware of the importance of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity awareness is especially...