Category: Articles, Medical & Healthcare, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts, Working With Experts Peer Review: Why You Are Losing Care TASA ID: 2379 I have been performing peer and utilization reviews for a multitude of carriers for many years now, and I can tell you that, first off, it is not personal. It is policy. Insurance companies need some way to “manage care,” and utilization reviews are a part of that management. They need to know if a bill is their responsibility or not. Is the treatment for an acute spell of care? An exacerbation? Is it effective, or just going on and on with no end in sight? Are there other, more effective means of treating the presenting condition? Read more
Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts Communication Causes Conflict (Sometimes) TASA ID: 356 For the past decade, it seems as if whenever there are workplace issues, the mantra answer is, more communication. But, isn’t there a step before increasing communication? That step is to examine the present communication. If that communication is ineffective, do workplaces want more of this? Read more
Category: Intellectual Property, Resources for Experts, Working With Experts Being an Expert Witness Part 2: In the Courtroom TASA ID: 3587 I have worked as an expert witness for many years, providing software, user interface, mobile, and human factors expertise, primarily for patent cases. Recently, I was involved in a patent case that actually went to trial (most are settled out of court), where I testified in court. This series of articles is about that experience. In Part 1, I introduced the case and discussed our legal team and the routine during the trial. This article will discuss some experiences and impressions from the trial itself. Read more
Category: Resources for Experts Helpful Hints for the Expert Registration Form TASA ID: Because you may have questions as you proceed through the registration process, the TASA staff has listed some helpful hints below. If you find yourself in need of greater assistance, please feel free to contact our Expert Services Department at jhill@tasanet.com Read more
Category: Medical & Healthcare, Resources for Experts Tips for the Expert Witness TASA ID: 1128 I have been asked many questions and in different variations during depositions and on trials, so I thought it would be a good idea to share, just in case and expert witness does not know what to expect. Read more
