Podcast
529 LNC Role at Defense Medical Exam – Stormy Green
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…
Read More528 How to Shine when Exhibiting – Angel Hickerson
After a long, pandemic-induced lull, attorney conferences have made a comeback. These events provide LNCs with a unique opportunity to meet prospective clients face to face. Angel Hickerson and your host, Pat Iyer, share advice on how to get the most out of these exhibiting conferences. Perhaps the most important recommendation is to be professional…
Read More527 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.
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