Nick Norden: Your Ego Is the Thing Slowing Your Firm Down
Most trial lawyers think the hard part is winning. You try the case, you get the verdict, you move on to the next one. Then you start your own firm and learn the truth. Winning cases and running a firm …
Post Final Demand Medicare Compromise & Waiver: Better Client Outcomes
When a Medicare final demand hits, the timer starts. Payment is due within 60 days or interest begins to accrue. If you miss that window, the debt can end up with the U.S. Treasury. But for personal injury firms, the
What Are the Critical Process Steps to Medicare Conditional Payment Resolution?
If your personal injury practice involves Medicare beneficiaries, conditional payment resolution is not optional. It is a legal requirement and a high-risk area if mishandled. Understanding the process and taking the right steps can protect your client, your firm from
How to Navigate Conditional Payment Resolution
Medicare conditional payments are a persistent challenge for personal injury firms resolving cases for Medicare beneficiaries they represent. If a client is a Medicare beneficiary, you’re automatically dealing with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSPA). The stakes are high. A
Demystifying Medicare Set-Asides: What Every Legal Professional Should Know
Demystifying Medicare Set-Asides: What Every Legal Professional Should Know
What is a Medicare Set-Aside and why should legal professionals be concerned about them? It all centers around the questions of Medicare’s future interests. That’s where Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) come in.
Pitfalls in MSP Futures Compliance and How to Avoid Them
When you represent a Medicare beneficiary in a personal injury case, doing nothing about Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) futures compliance is not a defensible option. Ignoring the risks can lead to denied care for your client and exposure to legal
The Real Cost of MSP Mistakes
Why Medicare Compliance Can’t Be Ignored
If you represent injury victims who are Medicare eligible, strict Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSPA) compliance is not an option. The risks are real, and the consequences can be serious. Missteps don’t only harm
Lien Resolution Integration: Technology + Experts = Exponentially Better Outcomes
In past blog posts, we have explored critical lien resolution topics like: from the cost of post-resolution chaos to the ethics of outsourcing, from deciding which liens to outsource to mastering identification, verification, audit, and negotiation. The picture is clear:
The Art of Lien Negotiation: Why It Matters for Personal Injury Firms
Healthcare liens can dramatically reduce a client’s net recovery if mistakes are made, making effective negotiation one of the most important skills a trial lawyer can develop or wisely outsource. So, what makes lien negotiation so critical, and how can
Navigating the Maze of Hospital Liens
Navigating hospital and provider liens in personal injury cases can be a labyrinthine process. These liens trigger ethical considerations, generally involve inflated charges, and have intricate state-specific regulations to navigate. For personal injury attorneys, understanding these liens and devising effective
