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.
The Best of 2022 – 488 Working with Expert Witnesses: An Attorney’s View Joe Flores
Whether you’re an experienced LNC, a new practitioner, or someone who’s considering this field, Joe Flores will give you invaluable advice about working as an expert witness. An attorney and nurse practitioner, he has a unique perspective on working with expert witnesses.
525 Labor and Delivery Crises – Karen Harmon
Medical errors during labor and delivery are a leading cause of litigation. Within this area, shoulder dystocia cases are prominent. If you don’t have extensive experience as a labor and delivery nurse, you may not be familiar with the details of shoulder dystocia? Here to explain the complexities that can result in this condition is […]
524 Wrong Site Wrong Surgery Wrong Patient Surgery – Samantha Patten
This may be one of the most important podcasts you’ll ever listen to or read. Operating room errors have significance not only for you as a legal nurse consultant but in your life and that of your family and friends. Samantha Patten, an experienced OR nurse, is here to advise you on how to ensure […]
523 Starting as an LNC – Beckah Swan
Nurses find their way into the legal nurse consultant profession in a variety of ways. Learning about these different journeys can greatly benefit those wondering how to find an entrance into LNC work. Beckah Swan shares the story of her transition from clinical work to working in an LNC business. Her journey began when she […]