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Do you leave money on the table in medical cost projections?
Do you leave money on the table when you use medical cost projections (MCP) in negotiations? You sure do, if you think that surgeon fees are all that count. This is surprisingly common. Let me give you have a fuller idea of what’s involved in getting a good MCP, so I can help you get the most bang for your buck for your client.
Read MoreWhat is a medical cost projection? Is it like a life care plan?
Q. What is a medical cost projection? Is it like a life care plan? A. Sometimes it’s too soon to do a comprehensive life care plan. For example, the injury may be too recent to know what the long-term effects would be and medical records may be scanty. In that case, a life care planner…
Read MoreIs It Too Late to Create a Life Care Plan for my Grandfather?
Q. Is it Too Late to Create a Life Care Plan for my Grandfather? Mar 22, 2012 09:56AM Question: My aged grandfather is already in a nursing home. Is it too late to create a Life Care Plan? Life Care Planning Expert, Wendie Howland Answer: Life Care Plans are tools to help learn about and…
Read MoreDo you think RN life care planners can’t prescribe? Read this!
Q. Nurse life care planners can’t prescribe, can they? A. Yes, we can. There is no legal requirement in any state in the US for all goods and services for a patient’s care to be prescribed (sometimes termed, “ordered”) by a physician. It’s important not to confuse an insurance plan’s requirement to have a physician prescription…
Read MoreWhat educational background should an attorney look for when choosing a life care planner?
Q. What educational background should an attorney look for when choosing a life care planner? A. Ask for proof of current, unrestricted registered nurse licensure. A registered nurse with a broad background in nursing, preferably with degree(s) from accredited college or university nursing programs, is essential for assessing the injured person’s function, cognition, and current…
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