How Medical Record Retrieval Companies Assist Lawyers Medical records are legal documents that lawyers need to retrieve for their cases. Medical record retrieval companies can be a great support to lawyers.
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Medical records that contain details of the patient’s medical history including health conditions, medications, allergies and so on are also valuable legal documents used in personal injury, product liability and medical malpractice cases. The necessity of having the complete medical record for medical and legal purposes increases the demand for the services of medical record retrieval companies. In fact, these companies are the best option medical and legal entities have to retrieve medical records, both paper-based and electronic. Now, electronic record retrieval solutions are available that help minimize errors and increase the speed of retrieval. A medical record retrieval company would retrieve Medicare data, traditional medical records and summary records in keeping with the law firm’s diverse needs. They ensure HIPAA compliance and are vendor neutral, which enables record retrieval from any hospital or healthcare system. Most providers use the latest advancements in healthcare technology so that the records can be easily retrieved from EHR systems and accessible patient portals. They would even organize the entire data collected into a detailed summary of the patient. How can a medical record retrieval service assist lawyers?
Medical data can be collected from EHRs, insurance claims and pharmaceutical records among other documents. When the retrieval is provided using electronic systems, it ensures a complete view of a person’s medical history by bringing together unstructured or raw data and standardizing it to match industry terminology. Lawyers find this a great assistance because with all required data available, they can evaluate the value and merit of a case during the intake process itself. Other advantages are: o
Receive complete provider information, diagnoses, procedures, medications and charges
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Verify the data received by comparing it with the information provided by the client.
Ordering and tracking medical records and bills are time-consuming and energy-draining processes for law firms.
A major concern with regard to medical record retrieval is the form of medical record release required by medical providers.
Moreover, providers often require different formats for the releases.
Many providers have a different address from where to request the records. They may even segregate hospital, radiological, and medical office billing and records.
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Medical record retrieval companies lessen the workload for lawyers by offering a streamlined solution. A good service provider will attend to the above-mentioned requirements, make all the telephone calls to providers, and also follow up on each case. This will allow sufficient time for the law firm to handle the more crucial aspect of cases such as case intake and settlement. Consider for example the workers’ compensation scenario. Here, record retrieval services would include obtaining medical records by subpoena or authorization alongside on-site managed services. The team would work with employers and third-party administrators, and a reputable retrieval firm would have long-standing direct bill agreements with major insurance companies in the country. Most importantly, they are highly knowledgeable in both Federal and state laws regarding the medical record retrieval process and ensure compliance with HIPAA and DWC (Division of Workers’ Compensation) rules and regulations. Successful medical record retrieval firms ensure that the process they follow is well-ordered and monitored regularly. This makes timely delivery possible while also keeping the costs affordable. Information is provided to each client according to their particular requirements. Here are the typical services you can expect.
Medical records are obtained via subpoena or authorization
Searchable medical records are posted to secure, encrypted website
Document production and archival
Dedicated on-site support
Medical record retrieval companies using the latest technologies offer cloud-based support. This enables users to access the medical record from any web-enabled device from anywhere, at any time. The records are delivered via a secure network with an audit trail provided for each transaction. Law firms should however choose a provider with great care. Ensure that the retrieval service is their core competency and not a side offering. They should also have a good training program for their staff and the retrieval team should have excellent experience in their job with a true understanding of the federal, state, and corporate rules applicable to the release of information throughout various jurisdictions.
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