Jan 22 2024 9 mins 1
Hosts Matt Yehling and Patty Reinecke interview MEC’s Sherrie Murray about the challenges of "migratory claims"—claims involving injuries that start simple but spiral into complex cases involving endless treatments and prescriptions. In this episode, we explain MEC’s approach to these thorny claims, focusing on appropriateness of care, prescription issues, and ultimately settling cases.
Discussion Points:
Nature of Migratory Claims: Common types of injuries in migratory claims, particularly involving the spine.
Challenges of Migratory Claims: The medical, psychological, and employment-related challenges faced in these claims.
MEC's Approach to Migratory Claims:
- Team of experts including medical management consultants and claims attorneys.
- Deep dive into claimant's current treatment, prescription complexities, and cost-effective settlement strategies.
- Importance of pre-MSA product evaluation and Medicare considerations.
