NATE ORMOND, PRESIDENT

Personal injury law is a tough business. Clients are also patients, often undergoing extensive medical treatment or managing painful recovery. In the midst of this, they face the daunting pressure of protracted legal engagement.

For attorneys, the best outcome is one where their clients are treated for their medical needs and the attorney is able to focus on the claim at hand. Yet too often attorneys find themselves mired in healthcare issues, working to find suitable medical treatment for patients who cannot afford it and sometimes do not have insurance, all while trying to negotiate rates with medical providers wary of delivering high-cost treatment for which they may never see payment.

This is where a third party can offer much needed support. Global medical lien providers have the ability to pre-negotiate rates on expensive medical procedures and ongoing treatments, paying in advance for patients to receive critical medical care while helping attorneys settle outstanding accounts receivables.

So what should you know before you engage with a third party global medical lien provider?

Work with experts

First, make sure the medical lien provider is properly licensed, especially if the legal case or the medical care extends out of state. Different states have different laws, and global medical lien providers should be properly licensed to practice across state borders and work with healthcare providers in multiple locations.

Keep it simple

Next, ensure you are working with a provider who can also offer quality administrative support. From start to finish, there is a lot to consider when navigating patients through medical care and a personal injury settlement. With the right global lien provider in your corner much of the arduous paperwork, scheduling and communication between doctor and patient can be handled by the administrative department, rather than landing on your desk. What’s more, the process is managed with the personal injury claim in mind, making sure the proper paperwork and documentation exists at every stage of the treatment process.

Engage with doctors who understand the legal system

Finally, make sure your provider works closely with reputable caregivers. Some medical lien providers partner with healthcare facilities, others own their own medical clinics, and some offer a mix of both. Whatever the case, it is critical to first ensure your client is receiving top-notch medical care for their injury. What’s more, you’ll find it much easier to work with medical providers who understand the personal injury claims process. Not only is the paperwork trail more straightforward, doctors with experience in the legal process are better prepared for depositions and other incidents that require their medical expertise.

At Well States Healthcare we understand the challenging nature of the personal injury claims process. Our role is to make it easier for attorneys as they fight for their clients’ rights by ensuring quality medical care throughout the process and quick and easy repayments when the settlement is agreed. Contact us today to see how we can serve you and your clients.