Words from the Wise

The Role of Forensic Experts in Claims Investigations

Forensic Experts uncover the truth behind fraudulent claims, using their specialized skills to detect, investigate, and expose fraud.

How Property & Casualty Insurance Differs in Evaluating Risks Compared to Life & Health Insurance

While P&C and L&H insurance are both leading industries worldwide, they aren’t the same. Risk from a hypothetical event is fundamentally different from risk from a physical asset, although some of the general principles will agree.

The Impact of Duplicate Records in Medical Record Reviews

Duplicate records are much more common in medical record reviews than one might think. These duplications can arise from clerical errors, systems efficiencies, or patient transfers between healthcare providers.

How Automated Medical Record Retrieval is Streamlining Claims Management

When it comes to insurance claims and legal proceedings, access to accurate medical records is vital to expedited process improvement and prompt claims handling.

Wise Product Picks with Elissa: Wisedocs' Legal Documentation Summarization

Wisedocs is excited to introduce a new blog series featuring Elissa Gallegos, one of our Nurse Consultants, spotlighting Wisedocs’ Product Picks and offerings. This month, we're excited to introduce the Wisedocs Legal Documentation Summarization tool.

How Medical Summaries Expedite the Legal Process for Personal Injury Law Firms

Medical records are fundamental to personal injury law, often determining the outcome of legal disputes. As the backbone of personal injury investigations, these documents provide necessary evidence to substantiate negligence and injury claims.

The Importance of Psychological Assessments and Medical Records in Litigation

While physical and mental health impairments can be time-consuming to resolve through the courts, having clear documentation has a major impact on the patient’s ultimate rehabilitation.

The Role of Power of Attorney in Accessing Medical Records for Insurance Claims

Assigning a person in your life to act as a power of attorney is a responsible step to ensure you get the best possible care during a claim.

Navigating the Costly Landscape of IMEs in California Workers' Comp

Medical records review is an essential part of a claim, and becomes a problem only when the process is cost-prohibitive or leads to a long wait. This is the case in California, where medical legal fees for workers' compensation claims have skyrocketed in recent years.

The Key Differences Between Functional Abilities Evaluations (FAEs) and Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs)

Navigating the intricacies of disability claims and workers’ compensation involves understanding the assessments needed to evaluate claims, including Functional Abilities Evaluations (FAEs) and Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs).

A CEO's Reflections on CLM 2024 and the Road Ahead

This April, our team at Wisedocs had the opportunity to exhibit and speak at the CLM 2024 conference in San Francisco.

The Role of Medical Records in Mesothelioma Claims Against Corporations

Although mesothelioma cases are relatively rare, legal efforts to reach people with the disease have remained steady. The current prevalence of mesothelioma in TV commercials is due in part to medical records.