In the legal realm, accurate and comprehensive medical record retrieval is often a crucial element in building a strong case. However, the process of retrieving medical records can be rife with pitfalls that may compromise the quality and reliability of the...
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What Are the Key Parts of a Medical Chart That Is Reviewed During A Medical Record Review Process?
A clear review and summary of the medical chart and health information of patients, preferably by a litigation support team, provides the attorney important medical insights that are essential to...
Medical Peer Review – Insurance Denials and Appeals Process
Insurance denials are not something new and specific reasons for denials will be outlined in the EOB or the Explanation of Benefits document the insurer sends to the claimant. It helps prevent...
COVID-19 Liability Shields for U.S Businesses – an Overview
Legislation to limit civil liability for COVID-19 has been enacted in many U.S. states, with a view to protect businesses and property owners from coronavirus-related liability lawsuits. Just as for...
Litigation Support Service for Mass Tort Law Firms – Top Concerns and Solutions
Medical review solutions that are a vital part of litigation support services are of great value to mass tort law firms that handle a large number of plaintiffs and cases. Litigation support...
Plaintiff Fact Sheets – Preparation, Challenges, and Best Practices
In any medical-legal case, a plaintiff fact sheet is an important document that provides both the plaintiff and defense sides with an outline of the case so that they can understand its strengths...
What Are the Changes Expected for Social Security in 2021?
When it comes to benefit programs, social security retirement and disability benefits provide the much-needed economic support to Americans who are retired from service and those who are disabled....
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on Organizing Medical Records
Insurance claims administrators as well as law firms and lawyers handling personal injury, product litigation, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases will have to deal with medical...
Medical Charting Errors That Providers Must Avoid
Incomplete and erroneous medical records are a grave danger for patients, and they also put the clinician at the risk of medical malpractice. Serious errors and missing information are frequently...
Data Analytics and Its Use in Mass Tort Litigation
Mass tort lawsuits require collecting, organizing and reviewing a large number of medical records. Since the review involves huge volume data associated with many plaintiffs, law firms and courts...
The Electronic Health Record and Medical Negligence Concerns
Earlier, one of the major concerns when providing medical record review services was the illegible handwriting of physicians. The electronic health record was introduced and made mandatory with a...