Thursday, August 14, 2008

Seminar Outline

The National Business Institute asked me to speak on issues regarding subrogation and how they impact personal injury settlements. We have collaborated on an outline for the seminar. It is set forth below.

I. MEDICAL BILLS, STATUTORY and CONTRACTUAL LIENS, AND NEGOTIATION - Edwin Turnage

A. Typical Bodily Injury Releases and Indemnification

B. Payments to Physicians, Hospitals, Physical Therapists and Medical Insurers

C. What You Must Understand About Workers' Compensation

D. The Role Charity

II. UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF CENTERS FOR MEDICAID AND MEDICARE (CMS), AND ERISA LIENS- Edwin Turnage

A. Statutory Basis of Liens

B. Procedures and Notice Issues

C. Negotiation Points and Issues

D. How to Handle Delay by Lien-holders