We do not need to tell you that the pandemic hit medical practices hard. As fewer patients scheduled appointments and non-essential care was paused, physicians were left with fewer options—and their revenue dropped. According to a 2020 MGMA survey, the
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Bryant Legal Group News & Resources, published by Bryant Legal Group PC, focuses on legal issues related to disability insurance claims and medical practice management. The blog covers topics such as long-term and short-term disability benefits, ERISA benefits, insurance litigation, and long-term care claims. It also addresses challenges faced by medical professionals, including revenue management and practice operations, with practical legal guidance. The content includes claimant guides for specific medical conditions affecting disability claims and advice on navigating complex insurance disputes, particularly for healthcare providers and professionals in Illinois and beyond.
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4 Meaningful Ways to Increase Your Medical Practice’s Revenue
By wpengine
Over the past several years, medical practices (especially primary care practices) have struggled with their revenue streams—and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend. In an AMA survey, most doctors noted a significant drop in revenue during the pandemic; the average…
Crohn’s Disease and Long-Term Disability Insurance: A Claimant’s Guide
By wpengine
Crohn’s disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are often considered “invisible disabilities,” but they can have a profound effect on your life. It can be impossible to work when you need unscheduled restroom breaks and live with chronic pain— not…
Can I Get Disability for My Back Surgery? A Claimant’s Guide
By wpengine
An estimated 60 to 80 percent of us will experience back pain during our lifetime. When conservative treatment options like injections and physical therapy do not control your chronic back pain, surgery might be your next option. If you are…
Is It Possible to Work With Dementia? (And When Is It Time to Leave Your Job?)
By wpengine
In 2011, legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt announced that she had been diagnosed with early-onset dementia. She continued to coach the Tennessee Volunteers for another season with support from her staff. While this seemed novel back then, Coach Summitt’s story…
Why Was My Loved One’s Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Denied?
By wpengine
As we age, our chances of needing long-term care increase—and about 53% of us will need some form of long-term care for more than a year. In 2020, the average cost of a private room in an Illinois nursing home…
What Is Long COVID and Can I Get Long-Term Disability for the Condition?
By wpengine
We have learned a lot about COVID-19: how it is transmitted, how we can fight the disease, and who is most at risk. However, we are only just beginning to understand how the virus affects our bodies over the long…
Not Returning to Work After Short-Term Disability? What You Need to Know
By wpengine
Most people expect that they will recover quickly after a surgery, unexpected illness, or injury. They file a claim for short-term disability assuming that they will soon be back to work. Unfortunately, sometimes things aren’t that simple. Most short-term disability…
“Own Occupation” Disability Insurance Policies: A Guide for Doctors
By wpengine
You have probably heard that doctors and other medical professionals should invest in “own occupation” disability insurance. However, many physicians do not realize that insurers sometimes include loopholes and unfavorable terms in their private disability insurance policies—which are sometimes discovered…
Long-Term Disability: Dentists Should Take a Proactive Approach
By wpengine
When was the last time you reviewed your long-term disability (LTD) coverage? If you’re like most dental professionals, it’s been a while—and there’s a good chance you’ve outgrown your coverage. The COVID-19 pandemic has painfully reminded us how an unexpected…