Why Should You Outsource Medical Record Review?

Medical Record Review Services

Streamline Legal Workflows with Professional Medical Record Review Services

GSB LPO Services provides customized medical chronologies, timelines, summaries, demand letters, billing summaries, and all forms of medico-legal services based on various kinds of medical records such as EMS and hospital reports, chiropractor records, diagnostic images, pain management records, and surgical records.

The focus of the process is on precision while meeting the deadlines. We also assure that every aspect is reviewed in detail, that nothing goes unaddressed. At GSB LPO, we perfectly match the writing style and expectations of attorneys.

Medical record review is the process of careful examination of medical records to prepare medical chronologies, summaries, demand letters, and various forms of medico-legal work for PI attorneys, law firms, doctors, medical consultants, medico-legal experts, expert witnesses, and insurance companies. It confirms the accuracy of the patients’ clinical information for legal verification. Important information about patients’ history, diagnosis, treatment, and test results is held in these records. Errors in the document can cause delays in claim settlement. The process requires conscientious attention, knowledge of medical terminology, and awareness of healthcare procedures.

By choosing to outsource medical record review to GSB LPO, PI law firms, attorneys ease operational strain on the expert offshore medico-legal team. Our team handles all forms of medical records, such as EMS and hospital reports, chiropractor records, diagnostic images, pain management records, and surgical records. The medical record is summarized as per the client’s preference with an encrypted and cloud-based framework, ensuring HIPAA-compliant data confidentiality. By collaborating with GSB LPO, the accuracy of medical record summaries or demand letters helps clients to settle their cases quickly with the maximum amount. 

How Does Accurate Medical Record Review Impact Case Outcomes

A well-conducted medical record review helps clients to settle their cases quickly, may it be a pre-litigation stage of a demand letter or during trial. We at GSB LPO carefully prepare medico-legal work, which ensures that attorneys can negotiate with insurance companies or during trial, they work in full throttle to get the claim amount. Below are the top reasons why accurate medical record review services are critical.

Prevent Delays in Case Processing or Claim Settlement:

Most of the time, delayed deadlines can impact the results, hindering legal proceedings. It can also lead to reduced client confidence, thus affecting the overall efficiency of the law firm. Our precise medical review summary can ensure that all the essential information is accessible, helping in making well-informed decisions.

Ensure Compliance with Healthcare Regulations:

It is necessary to maintain compliance with medical records to satisfy the regulatory requirements under HIPAA and state privacy laws.

Protect Against Misinterpretation of Client’s Medical Records:

Any misinterpretation or missing of important record review such as co-relation of past medical condition as compared with present medical condition of a client or any such missing information in the medical summary or medico legal work can reduce the claim settlement or attorney might not get aggressive in the trial which he could have been if the important information was properly plugged in. Our medico-legal paralegals, often they are doctors, make sure to prepare all the medical review work precisely and keep making notes of all important points to bring in the knowledge of the attorney or medico-legal expert.

Discover the Specialized Medical Record Review Services GSB LPO Offers

At GSB LPO, we understand the importance of conducting a thorough medical record review. Here is how we support legal firms in managing the medical records:

Precise and High Quality Medical Choronology/Timeline/Summary:

The expert team at GSB LPO carefully retrieves vital information about the case. Each record is thoroughly examined to ensure that all information, such as patient EMS and hospital reports, chiropractor records, diagnostic images, pain management records, and surgical records, is thoroughly perused.

Customize Demand Letter in 24 hours:

Our high-quality demand letter helps PI law firms and attorneys to settle the cases expeditiously. Every attorney has their own preference for writing, and we at GSB LPO assume it as our duty to make sure to precisely draft the demand letter as per the PI attorney’s preference and writing style.

Handling High Volume Jumbled Medical:

At GSB LPO are competent to handle any form of medical records it be handwritten, jumbled, complex, incomplete records or etc. With 15+ years of experience, we have become mature enough to handle complex situations with minimal disturbance to PI attorneys and their paralegals, as they always have a shortage of time due to the high volume of workload.

Expert Witness Expectations are Precisely Met:

Every expert witness always has an extra level of burden to deliver the expertise with high precision. Having the assistance of GSB LPO, who carries 15+ years of experience, makes expert witness work easier as they get precise and organized medico-legal work in their inbox on or before the deadline to get ready for court trial as a witness of law firms in settling their cases.

Precise Doctor’s Narrative Report:

Doctors often require narrative reports, rebuttal reports, impairment rating evaluation reports with AMA guidelines, deposition preparation, functional capacity evaluation reports, etc., which is often very time-consuming. Doctors know, at GSB, such services are often delivered on time, which saves them time to concentrate on other work.

What Challenges a Law Firm Faces with Medical Record Review

A wide range of challenges come with medical records, especially while dealing with large, complex data. The process demands precision; we at GSB LPO understand the challenges that law firms face while managing records. With our specialized knowledge, we help law firms or solo attorneys to overcome these challenges. Here are some common challenges organizations face in medical record review:

High Volume of Records:

A law firm or solo attorneys face challenges in legal medical record review, as each document demands meticulous attention to detail. Such a large volume of work can certainly slow down the operations, increasing the risk of mistakes. Outsourcing this work to trained professionals can help in managing the high-volume work efficiently with accuracy.

Complex Medical Terminology:

Placing appropriate medical terminology procedures and diagnoses are important aspects of medical records. Any sort of misunderstanding in these terms can lead to errors in analysis or reporting. At GSB LPO, we have a dedicated paralegal team with a deep understanding of medical terminologies. Thus, ensuring that your records are accurately interpreted.

Rising Administrative Costs:

Maintaining an in-house team means there are recurring costs of salaries, training, and protected software platform investments. These expenses keep on growing as the number of cases increases. In such a scenario, outsourcing offers cost-effective solutions. By outsourcing your medical record review to GSB LPO, your law firm eliminates the need for permanent hires and the burden of costly infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

GSB LPO adopts an explicit and systematic review process. Our experts are well-trained in medical terminology to thoroughly inspect each medical record. Multiple rounds of validation ensure that the data is accurate and complete. We follow an extensive process that reduces errors, enhances reliability, and ensures that clients ‘ records are legally compliant.

Yes, GSB LPO manages high-volume projects for law firms, insurance providers, and healthcare organizations. We use organized workflows to handle hundreds or thousands of records without compromising accuracy. Even complex records with multiple treatments or diagnoses are reviewed carefully. Outsourcing to us allows clients to maintain productivity without overloading in-house.

GSB LPO is very keen on data protection via encryption. The records are kept encrypted with access that is heavily restricted. Employees remain under stringent NDA-confidentiality agreements. There are regular audits to make sure practices are in place with patient data protected at all levels throughout the review process.

GSB LPO serves law firms, PI attorneys,  doctors, medical experts, medical consultants, expert witnesses, insurance companies and organizations related to medico-legal work. Clients benefit from quicker, precise review of records and minimize internal staff workload. The service manages deadlines, ensures regulatory compliance, and optimizes operations. Outsourcing to GSB LPO enables the organization to concentrate on core business while tasking paralegal experts with a detailed review of medical records.

The process starts with a thorough examination of the client’s existing workflow and documentation procedures. GSB LPO subsequently creates a customized plan for the integration of its medical review services with minimal disruption. Implementation is planned to cause minimal disruption to business as usual. Clients are advised through the onboarding process, which enables a smooth transition and an instant boost in review efficiency.

The Strategic Benefits of Outsourcing Your Medical Record Review with GSB LPO

Choosing the right offshore partner can make a significant difference. At GSB LPO, we combine industry expertise with legal understanding to deliver support for the law firms.

Faster and Efficient Review:

We at GSB LPO follow a systematic workflow that enables us to process large volumes of medical records rapidly without losing accuracy. We manage each record methodically in such a way that review timelines are minimized while ensuring precision.

Accuracy and Compliance:

Each document is thoroughly reviewed to confirm accuracy. Our team members at GSB LPO ensure that records are compliant with healthcare regulations and HIPAA. Thus, minimizing the potential for error or fines.

Cost-Effective and Scalable Solutions:

Outsourcing with GSB LPO eliminates the expense of having a large in-house team or purchasing multiple software packages. Support levels can be scaled, enabling organizations to adjust resources according to workload. From medical record abstraction services to any specific demand requirement of the project, we deliver affordable services.

Efficient Medical Record Review Services by GSB LPO

Accurate medical record review is vital for compliance and informed decision-making while meeting deadlines. By choosing GSB LPO to outsource medical record review, your law firm can efficiently manage records with precision, all backed by secure and scalable solutions.

Contact us today to streamline your medical record review process.