Medical records can be really complex and difficult to analyze, given the intricate medical terminology and the sheer volume of records. The other day, we received a record review request from a personal injury attorney’s office. It was a case that involved potential...
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June 15 Is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Elder abuse is a serious social concern in both developing and developed countries. WHO defines elder abuse as “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any...
Challenges Law Firms Face in Handling Medical Records
Attorneys require collecting and reviewing of medical records to obtain crucial evidence that support their case. While the right data and information are extremely important, medical record...
What Disabilities Qualify Veterans for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Medical records are very important when determining whether an applicant is eligible for social security disability benefits. Medical records services provide the necessary support to review the...
6 Things to be Aware of When Handling Medical Records in an Injury Case
While dealing with personal injury cases, evidence is important for an attorney to explain to the court what actually happened to the plaintiff and the injuries sustained. Medical records serve as...
The Medico-Legal Importance and Use of Good Medical Records
Medical records include important details about a patient's care provided by the medical team, serving as both a crucial tool for ensuring proper medical services and a legal document. Beyond...
Top Reasons behind Long-term Disability (LTD) Claim Denials
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance is a part of a comprehensive employee benefits package that covers serious injuries and permanent disabilities that keep workers out of work for a long period of...
3 Types of Medical Records Important for Disability Claims Processing
Disability insurance is a great financial support for people who are unable to work due to a disabling injury or medical condition. People may opt for an individual disability income insurance (IDI)...
How Medical Review Companies Deliver Real Value to Attorneys
Medical review companies provide significant support to legal teams handling personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, social security disability, and other cases that involve a...
HIPAA and PHI Disclosures for Workers’ Compensation Claims
In a workers’ compensation case, when determining the claimant’s eligibility, you need proper substantial evidence. To avoid any complications during the medical record review for workers...
A Glossary of Common Terms Used in Social Security
Social Security pays five types of benefits such as – Retirement, Disability, Spouse’s/dependent children, Survivors and Medicare. Social Security Disability Benefits are determined on the basis of...