Monthly Archives: November 2009

Which Medical Records are Crucial to Evaluate a Medical Malpractice Claim? based on a chapter by Peter Berge Esq.

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Pat Iyer

Several factors should be considered by a plaintiff’s attorney when deciding which records to request while evaluating a potential medical malpractice claim. They include the likelihood that the attorney will pursue the case, the volume (and potential cost) of the … Continue reading →

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When Do You Get Medical Records for a Potential Medical Malpractice Case? based on a chapter by Peter Berge Esq.

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Pat Iyer

Unless a potential client presents with medical records in hand, the plaintiff’s attorney’s office considering obtaining records needs to be aware of the investment in time, money, and space. HIPAA-compliant authorizations must be executed, requests sent (and often re-sent), and … Continue reading →

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Johns Hopkins: Doing it Right by Pat Iyer

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Pat Iyer

After 22 years of working on medical and nursing malpractice cases, I’ve learned that that you should take every opportunity to stack the odds in your favor. My husband’s Medicare card permits him to get medical care anywhere in the … Continue reading →

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Saying “NO” by Guest Author Natalie Gahrmann

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Pat Iyer

In all the years I’ve been operating my own business (since 1997) one thing that’s been a consistent challenge for my coaching clients and audiences is saying no. I recently presented an updated program on Boundary-Setting and, of course, once … Continue reading →

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4 More Tips to Boost Sales by Guest Author Caryn Kopp

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Pat Iyer

1. Look through your files and make a list of prospect decision-makers you’ve met, but have not closed sales with. Call to schedule meetings to discuss what is new since you last spoke, and whether there is an opportunity to … Continue reading →

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So You Want to be Published: Tips From an Experienced Author by Pat Iyer

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Pat Iyer

On October 15, 2009, I was interviewed by Dick Bruso, the chair of the National Speakers Association Writers and Publishers Professional Expert Group, for a teleseminar. I have written, coauthored, or edited over 120 books, online courses, chapters, case studies … Continue reading →

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Presentation v. Conversation by Guest Author Stephanie Scotti

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Pat Iyer

Why overcoming nerves may be as simple as a shift in perspective Do you sometimes doubt your ability to present well? The truth is, there’s not much difference between a presentation and a conversation. A presentation is nothing more than … Continue reading →

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Why risk tampering with medical records? By Pat Iyer

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Pat Iyer

A physician gets a notice that he is being sued. He gives into the temptation to review his office records. He decides to change an entry to 1. More completely describe events 2. Make it look as if he did … Continue reading →

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Hospital Professional Liability Claims on the Rise by Pat Iyer

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Pat Iyer

This is from Business Insurance, October 20, 2009. According to the 10th annual Hospital Professional Liability and Physician Liability Benchmark Analysis, the number of hospital professional liability claims is increasing and is expected to increase by 1% per year. The … Continue reading →

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