Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Medicare Futures
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By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., MSCC
Medicare’s clear as mud position on post-settlement care coverage in liability settlements poses significant challenges for personal injury attorneys. Understanding and addressing the potential denial of future injury-related care is crucial to safeguarding …
Navigating the Maze: Understanding Medicare Compliance in Personal Injury Settlements
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By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., MSCC
Representing Medicare-eligible clients in personal injury cases introduces a layer of complexity since it requires compliance with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP). As trial lawyers, your duty extends beyond securing settlements; you …
Goodbye Chevron deference: What does this mean for Medicare Secondary Payer compliance?
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By: Rasa Fumagalli, JD, MSCC, CMSP-F
The United States Supreme Court overruled the Chevron doctrine in the recent case of Loper Bright Enterprises et al v Raimondo , Secretary of Commerce , et al. ( No. 22-451, 604 U.S. ____(2024)22-451). …
CMS’ Data Driven Approach to MSP Compliance: The Devil is in the Details
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Rasa Fumagalli, JD, MSCC, CMSP-F
It is well established that parties to a settlement involving a current Medicare beneficiary should consider Medicare’s potential interest in the settlement. This interest comes from the Medicare Secondary Payer (“MSP”) Act and supporting regulations which …
James Grant on TLV
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Hello, Fellow Trial Lawyers!
In the latest episode of Trial Lawyer View, James Grant from Georgia Trial Attorneys joins host Jason Lazarus for a deep dive into the multifaceted world of legal practice and law firm management. With a …
Why Aren’t More Attorneys Utilizing the Fee Deferral Programs as Part of Their Overall Financial Plan?
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April 11, 2024
Childs v. Commissioner, 103 T.C. 634 (1994), forms the legal basis for attorney fee deferral and outlined several benefits for attorneys who defer legal fees. The case involved an attorney who had deferred a portion of …
Mike Bonamarte on TLV
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Hello, Fellow Trial Lawyers!
In the latest episode of Trial Lawyer View, Jason Lazarus sits down with Mike Bonamarte from Levin & Perconti. They delve into Mike’s landmark Illinois jury verdict of $40 million dollars. Together, they discuss the intricate …
Navigating Healthcare Billing: Do Hospitals and Providers Have to Bill Insurance, Including Medicare and Medicaid?
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Introduction
The landscape of healthcare billing can be complex and confusing, both for healthcare providers and patients alike. When there is third-party liability involved, such as in cases of accidents or injuries caused by someone other than …
Joe Mechlinski on TLV
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Hello, Fellow Trial Lawyers!
Don’t miss out on the latest episode of Trial Lawyer View! Join Jason Lazarus as he sits down with Joe Mechlinski from SHIFT. In this episode, Jason delves into the realm of law firm team performance …
Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits
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Rasa Fumagalli, JD, MSCC, CMSP-F
Personal injury lawsuits seek to secure compensation for individuals who have suffered harm due to the negligence of others. Although injured parties can never be fully made whole, for personal injury attorneys it is important …