The Paralegal's Guide to Medical Record Analysis
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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3 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
3 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
3 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
3 Total |
| NALA |
|
3 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
3 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
3 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
3 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
3 Total |
| NFPA |
|
3 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
3 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
3 Total |
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Overview
Examine Medical Bills and Records, Research Injuries, Draft Medical Chronologies, and More With Confidence
Procuring, organizing, and analyzing medical records are all essential skills that paralegals need to master. Are you at the top of your game? This legal program delves into the different types of records available, offers guidance on how to interpret records, and provides tips on how to review both angles of the case objectively. Take your skills to the next level - register today!
- Uncover practical guidance for collecting and organizing records.
- Gain insights on what to look for when going over medical records and bills.
- Identify legal best practices for making medical expense itemizations.
- Discover tips for creating medical summaries.
- Develop strategies for assembling medical notebooks.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Preparing Medical Expense Itemizations
- Tracking Down and Organizing Medical Records
- Analyzing Medical Records and Bills
- Drafting Medical Summaries and Chronologies
- Medical Notebook: Compiling and Organizing (With Examples)
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
3 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
3 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
3 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
3 Total |
| NALA |
|
3 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
3 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
3 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
3 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
3 Total |
| NFPA |
|
3 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
3 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
3 Total |
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Agenda
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Preparing Medical Expense Itemizations
- Summaries for Each Provider
- Diagnosis Code Research
- Compare Charges With Patient Claims
- Insurance Carrier Information Review
- Comparison of Itemization to Chronology: Errors and Omissions to Look For
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Tracking Down and Organizing Medical Records
- Overview of HIPAA and Other Essential Laws You Need to Know
- Key Terms, Phrases, Symbols, Codes, and Abbreviations
- Types of Records
- Procuring Records: When, Where, and How
- Techniques for Organizing Medical Records
- Online Resources for Tracking
- Dealing With Difficult Medical Providers
- Identifying Additional Providers and Tracking Down Missing Records
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Analyzing Medical Records and Bills
- Examining Medical Bills - What to Look For
- Researching the Injury or Condition
- Finding Discrepancies, Red Flags, and Signs of Tampering
- Using Medical Experts and Nurses to Help Make Sense of the Records
- Handling Problematic Medical Notes
- Top Mistakes Paralegals Make When Reviewing Medical Records
- Helpful Resources
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Drafting Medical Summaries and Chronologies
- History of Symptoms and Treatment
- Documentation Concerning Response to Treatment
- Objectively Reviewing Both Angles of the Case
- Tips for Enhancing Medical Chronologies and Summaries
- Medical Chronologies: How to Use Them
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Medical Notebook: Compiling and Organizing (With Examples)
- Medical Notebooks: What Are They?
- Important Items to Include
- Strategies for Organizing Your Medical Notebook
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course is designed to give paralegals the knowledge they need to review and analyze medical records. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
John Malanga
is an attorney in Fort Worth, Texas, where his main area of practice is insurance defense. He operates the Malanga Law Firm in Fort Worth. Mr. Malanga is board-certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has spoken for various professional groups on issues relating to insurance law. Mr. Malanga is a member of the Tarrant County and the American bar associations, and the State Bar of Texas. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, cum laude, from Georgetown University; and his M.B.A and J.D. degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.
Speaker bio
Cynthia Everson
is an attorney at Everson Law Firm PLLC, where she provides private representation for federal and state criminal and civil matters, with an emphasis on indigent representation. Ms. Everson has defended people accused of gun crimes in both state and federal court, and has litigated issues related to the right to possess and carry firearms, as well as property issues related to retrieving firearms that were seized by law enforcement. She is an adjunct writing instructor at Rowan Cabarrus Community College in Concord, North Carolina and has been teaching there for two years. Ms. Everson earned her B.A. degree from Gardner Webb University, her M.A. degree from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the Charlotte School of Law.
Speaker bio
T. Kevin Knight
is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.
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