529 LNC Role at Defense Medical Exam – Stormy Green

By Patricia Iyer MSN RN LNCC | February 21, 2023

As an LNC, you may find yourself called to observe an independent medical examination. This may be ordered by either the plaintiff or the defense. Stormy Green, an LNC, describes her experiences as an observer and provides some essential recommendations for anyone who has assumed or would like to assume that role. The observer needs…

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526 Cardiac Medical Malpractice Issues – Erin Getz

By Patricia Iyer MSN RN LNCC | January 30, 2023
Medical Malpractice

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…

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The Best of 2022 – 493 From Watchdog to LNC – Mary Ann Seibold

By Patricia Iyer MSN RN LNCC | January 23, 2023

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.

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