Achieving Total Medicare Compliance: Essential Steps for Personal Injury Lawyers

Navigating Medicare compliance is a critical task when handling personal injury settlements involving Medicare beneficiaries. Ensuring total compliance with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP) requires a strategic approach and thorough understanding of the law/regulations. This blog post is a …
Using Contract Law to Combat an ERISA Health Insurance Lien on Your Settlement

Settling a personal injury case can be a moment of relief for both the plaintiff and their attorney. However, a significant hurdle often remains: resolving health insurance liens. These liens can significantly impact the final recovery amount for your client, …
When Is Medicare At Fault

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When you visit a doctor, you expect a certain level of care. This comes from both the doctor and your health care coverage provider such as Medicare. Unfortunately, patients do not always receive the care they deserve, but …
Medicare Compliance: Reducing MSP Liability for your PI Firm

By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., MSCC
When representing a Medicare beneficiary, personal injury law firms should prioritize compliance with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP). Inadequate compliance processes can lead to severe consequences, including government actions against the firm. …
Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Medicare Futures

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 …
James Swartz on TLV

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In the latest episode of Trial Lawyer View, host Jason Lazarus speaks with James Swartz from Swartz & Swartz, delving into his pivotal role as a consumer advocate and founder of World Against Toys …
Navigating the Maze: Understanding Medicare Compliance in Personal Injury Settlements

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:Â What does this mean for Medicare Secondary Payer compliance?Â

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). …
Joseph Tunstall on TLV

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In the latest episode of Trial Lawyer View, host Jason Lazarus engages with Joseph Tunstall from O’Malley Tunstall in a deep dive into cutting-edge strategies for modernizing law practices. Joe discusses the integration of new technologies …
Philip Fairley on TLV

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Don’t miss the latest episode of Trial Lawyer View as host Jason Lazarus sits down with Phillip Fairley from The Rainmaker Institute! Join us for an engaging conversation covering important business of law practice topics …