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527 Who Pays or Denies Payment for Health Care? Wendy Rice
One of the murkiest and often most tragic areas of medical care is the authorization of payment. The U.S. has a complex and too often confusing system, which, combined with very expensive medical and surgical care, can leave families financially devastated. Here to explain the details is Wendy Rice, a legal nurse consultant, and case…
Read More526 Cardiac Medical Malpractice Issues – Erin Getz
As a legal nurse consultant, you are sure to come across malpractice suits involving heart disease. This podcast features Erin Getz, a nurse practitioner, an expert on this subject. She unravels some of the complex issues involved in various heart conditions. Of primary concern is management of medications. This can be very challenging to older…
Read MoreThe Best of 2022 – 493 From Watchdog to LNC – Mary Ann Seibold
In 2019, thirty percent of the money spent on healthcare in the U.S. was wasted through inappropriate care levels, unnecessary procedures, abuse, fraud, and other deviations from established standards of care. Mary Ann Seibold, who worked four years reviewing care given to Medicare Advantage patients explains how she went from Medicare watchdog to LNC and also the vital watchdog nature that utilization management plays in attempting to keep down the cost of wasteful medical activity.
Read MoreThe Best of 2022 – 480 Getting Started as an LNC -Jane Shufro
e got an unexpected phone call asking her to review a case, she recognized the opportunity and has never regretted taking it.
Read MoreThe Best of 2022 – 483 Filling Law Firm Demands for Help: The LNC Role – Molly McGrath
As a professional, you want to constantly evaluate new developments in your field. One thing LNCs may overlook is that this field can expand and shift during extraordinary times, such as the current pandemic. Molly McGrath, who helps attorneys with their staffing issues, pays great attention to these shifts. She suggests that estate planning and…
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