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Unlocking Success in Mass Torts with Comprehensive Medical Record Retrieval

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February 13, 2025

Unlocking Success in Mass Torts with Comprehensive Medical Record Retrieval

In mass torts litigation, the foundation of every successful case lies in the data—specifically, the medical records that reveal the story behind each plaintiff's claim. When cases involve hundreds or…

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Legal Nurse Consulting Bridging the Gap Between Medicine and Law

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February 7, 2025

Legal Nurse Consulting: Bridging the Gap Between Medicine and Law

Overview: Legal nurse consultants (LNCs) are invaluable resources for legal teams handling complex cases involving health records. Their expertise in both medical and legal fields enables them to translate medical…

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Challenges and Solutions in High-Volume Record Review for Aggregated Litigation

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January 30, 2025

Challenges and Solutions in High-Volume Record Review for Aggregated Litigation

Overview: High-volume record reviews have become a cornerstone of aggregated litigation, such as mass torts and multidistrict litigation (MDL). These cases demand handling extensive data sets across jurisdictions, requiring advanced…

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Early Case Assessment Strategies in Product Liability Insights from the 2024 PLAC Fall Conference

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January 23, 2025

Early Case Assessment Strategies in Product Liability: Insights from the 2024 PLAC Fall Conference

Overview: Early case assessment is a cornerstone of effective litigation management in product liability. Drawing from strategies discussed at the recent Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC) Fall Conference, this blog…

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Wildfire Litigation- Addressing Liability and Insurance Claims

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October 31, 2024

Wildfire Litigation: Addressing Liability and Insurance Claims

Introduction to Wildfire Litigation The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires have brought significant challenges, not only to those directly affected by these disasters but also to the legal and…

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Navigating Product Liability: Understanding Distributor Responsibilities - MRC Houston

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October 24, 2024

Navigating Product Liability: Understanding Distributor Responsibilities

Navigating Product Liability: Understanding Distributor Responsibilities As the landscape of e-commerce continues to evolve, the responsibilities of companies facilitating the sale and distribution of products through third-party sellers have come…

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October 17, 2024

Leveraging Technology to Enhance Legal Case Management

Using Software to Streamline Mass Tort Defense: Lessons from a Decade of High-Volume MDL In today's legal environment, managing vast amounts of case-related information efficiently has become critical, especially in…

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PFAS Litigation Understanding the Legal and Environmental Implications

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October 10, 2024

PFAS Litigation: Understanding the Legal and Environmental Implications

Introduction to PFAS Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become a major environmental and public health concern due to their widespread use and persistence in the environment. Often called “forever…

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Forecasting Costs for Medical Record Retrieval and Review

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October 3, 2024

Forecasting Costs for Medical Record Retrieval and Review: A Strategic Approach

Accurately forecasting costs associated with medical record retrieval and review is essential for legal teams involved in complex litigation. Whether you're handling a large-scale product liability case or dealing with…

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Drug Safety Home News

September 26, 2024

Countdown to Compliance: How Pharmaceutical Companies Can Avoid CMS Penalties Under the Final Rule

Understanding the Final Rule in Section 111 for CMS Reporting Introduction This article explores the significance of the Final Rule in Section 111 and its impact on CMS reporting for…

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Uncovering Hidden Factors in Pharmaceutical Product Liability Cases

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September 19, 2024

Uncovering Hidden Factors in Pharmaceutical Product Liability Cases

Introduction to Uncovering Hidden Factors in Pharmaceutical Product Liability Cases Pharmaceutical product liability cases often involve complex medical histories and multiple potential causative factors. Thoroughly investigating these cases can reveal…

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Navigating the Ethical Implications of AI in Legal Practices Blog

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September 13, 2024

Navigating the Ethical Implications of AI in Legal Practices

Navigating the Ethical Implications of AI in Legal Practices In the evolving landscape of legal practices, artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be a game-changer, especially in mass tort cases.…

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How Alternative Causation Can Shift Product Liability Cases Blog

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September 13, 2024

How Alternative Causation Can Shift Product Liability Cases

Introduction: How Alternative Causation Can Shift Product Liability Cases In the complex world of product liability litigation, determining the true cause of a plaintiff's symptoms is essential. While initial claims…

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Case Study Home

September 6, 2024

Environmental Exposure Uncovered in Product Liability Case

Background MRC was contracted by a large multi-national defense firm to review medical records for a product liability case regarding environmental exposure. The client's primary objective was to determine damages…

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Home Litigation News

September 6, 2024

The Future of Litigation Support: Trends and Predictions

The Future of Litigation Support: Trends and Predictions The legal field is undergoing a transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and significant procedural changes. As we look to the future,…

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Home Legal Nurse Consultants News

September 6, 2024

The Role of AI in Legal Nurse Consulting: Revolutionizing Case Analysis in Mass Torts

The Role of AI in Legal Nurse Consulting: Revolutionizing Case Analysis in Mass Torts In today's complex legal environment, where medical issues are deeply embedded in litigation, legal nurse consulting…

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Maternal Ingestion Product Liability Case

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August 27, 2024

MRC’s Pharmaceutical and Neonatal Experience Turns the Tide in Product Liability Case

Background for MRC’s Pharmaceutical and Neonatal Experience Turns the Tide in Product Liability Case MRC was contracted by a major pharmaceutical company to review medical records in a large-scale product…

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Home Litigation News

August 27, 2024

Unveiling Legal Success: The Power of Expert Medical Record Review

Introduction to the Power of Expert Medical Record Review: In litigation, carefully reviewing medical records is essential to building a strong legal strategy. Expert analysis can uncover important details that…

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Home Legal Nurse Consultants News

August 27, 2024

The Indispensable Role of Legal Nurse Consulting in Modern Litigation

Introduction to The Indispensable Role of Legal Nurse Consulting in Modern Litigation: In the intricate landscape of modern litigation, where medical complexities often intertwine with legal proceedings, legal nurse consulting…

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April 11, 2024

Using the Plaintiff Fact Sheet Process to Your Advantage – Lessons Learned from Decades of Experience with High-Volume MDLs

Written for the American Bar Association Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee by Natalie Baker Reis and Brittnee Williams (MRC) In today's legal landscape, the efficient handling of case-related information…

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Events

October 27, 2023

2023 Women in Litigation Joint CLE

MRC’s Business Development Manager Natalie Baker Reis and National Account Representative Cassie Ferries are looking forward to ABA’s Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference from November 1st to 3rd at…

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September 20, 2023

Navigating Cybersecurity: A 360 Perspective

MRC’s CEO Gretchen Watson is honored to serve as a guest panelist for Navigating Cybersecurity: A 360 Perspective on Tuesday, September 26 regarding #CyberSecurity. This event will cover security strategies…

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September 20, 2023

2023 DRI Annual Meeting

MRC’s National Account Representative Cassie Ferries is gearing up for DRI’s Annual Meeting—the flagship event of the year for the civil defense community—from October 25th to 27th at the Marriott…

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July 27, 2023

2023 IADC Trial Academy

MRC’s CEO Gretchen Watson is attending the 2023 IADC Trial Academy at Stanford University in Palo Alto on Saturday August 5th. This six-day program, from August 5th to 11th, is hosted on the…

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July 6, 2023

2023 ACI Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law

MRC’s Business Development Manager Natalie Baker Reis is attending the 2023 ACI Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law at the Omni Parker House in Boston from July 26th to July…

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Home Legal Nurse Consultants Litigation

July 5, 2023

Mastering Medical Record Review: A Vital Skill for Today’s Legal Professionals

Introduction At the nexus of law and medicine, one skill is paramount to the success of a legal professional - the ability to conduct a thorough medical record review. This…

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June 27, 2023

2023 IADC Annual Meeting

MRC’s CEO, Gretchen Watson, and CMO, Matthew Mott, are attending the 2023 IADC Annual Meeting this year at the Fairmont Orchid in Hawaii from July 9th to July 14th. We look forward to attending this…

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May 13, 2023

2023 CLOC Global Institute

MRC’s CMO Matthew Mott is attending the 2023 CLOC Global Institute (CGI) this year at the Bellagio in Las Vegas from May 15th to May 18th. We look forward to…

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May 2, 2023

2023 DRI Drug and Medical Device

MRC’s National Account Representative Derek Quindry is gearing up for the great food and weather of New Orleans to attend DRI’s Drug and Medical Device Seminar, May 3rd through 5th,…

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April 26, 2023

2023 IADC Corporate Counsel College

MRC’s CEO Gretchen Watson is gearing up for the cool and cloudy weather in Chicago to attend IADC’s Corporate Counsel College, April 27th and 28th, at the Loews Chicago Hotel.…

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April 19, 2023

2023 ABA Toxic Torts & Environmental Law Spring Conference

MRC’s CMO Matthew Mott, Sales Manager Natalie Reis, and Account Executive Cassie Ferries are headed to Scottsdale to attend the American Bar Association’s Toxic Torts & Environmental Law 31st Annual…

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Data Security Home Legal Nurse Consultants Litigation Record Retrieval Technology

April 5, 2023

Using Legal Analytics & Artificial Intelligence to Analyze & Retrieve Records for Litigation

The use of legal analytics has transformed the way law firms conduct business, and the record retrieval and analysis process is no exception. With increasing pressures to drive down costs,…

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Events

March 3, 2023

2023 ABA Admiralty Disruption Conference

MRC’s CEO Gretchen Watson is in New Orleans to attend ABA’s Admiralty Disruption Conference, March 3rd and 4th, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. We look forward to this exciting…

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Events

February 23, 2023

2023 ABA Transportation Megaconference

MRC’s CEO Gretchen Watson is heading out to New Orleans to attend ABA’s Transportation Megaconference XVI Trucking and Motor Carrier Litigation, March 1-3, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. ABA…

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Home Litigation Record Retrieval Technology

February 20, 2023

Optimized Mass Tort Record Retrieval

How do law firms optimize mass tort record retrieval? The need for an economic and efficient approach to record retrieval has been with us since those early mass tort cases in the…

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Events

February 14, 2023

2023 IADC Midyear Meeting

MRC’s CEO Gretchen Watson and Sales Manager Natalie Baker Reis are gearing up to attend the 2023 IADC Midyear Meeting, February 18 - 23, at the Fairmont Austin in Austin,…

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Events

January 27, 2023

ABA 2023 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts and Products Liability Joint CLE

MRC’s Natalie Baker Reis is preparing to attend ABA’s 2023 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts and Products Liability Litigation Committees’ Joint Regional CLE Program, February 1-3, 2023, at the Westin…

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Events

January 26, 2023

2023 DRI Product Liability Conference

MRC’s Matthew Mott and Derek Quindry are gearing up to attend the 2023 DRI Product Liability Conference February 1–3, 2023 at the Austin Marriott Downtown. DRI has compiled an impressive…

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Home Litigation Record Retrieval Technology

January 15, 2023

How Do You Control Cost in Medical Records Retrieval for Lawyers?

When it comes to controlling the cost of medical records retrieval, specifically for lawyers, there is only one right solution: outsourcing to specialists. Let’s face it – medical record retrieval…

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Home Litigation Record Retrieval

October 21, 2021

Six Tips for Legal Teams Retrieving Medical Records

Medical records are a crucial component of many legal cases, especially because various practice areas depend on the information contained within them. Yet retrieving, organizing, and analyzing these records is…

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Home Litigation Record Retrieval

October 11, 2021

Best Practices When Requesting Records with a Subpoena

"Subpoena duces tecum" is a legal request to produce documents for a court case. Creating, serving, and following up on these types of record requests require a different level of…

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Litigation Record Retrieval

November 3, 2020

Why Litigation Cost Sharing is More Important Now Than Ever

The economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has affected law firms of all sizes, driving a renewed interest in various cost-saving measures. Litigators involved in formulating budgets are finding…

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Legal Nurse Consultants Litigation Record Retrieval

October 23, 2020

Best Practices for Plaintiff Fact Sheet Development in Products Liability Litigation

One of the most efficient methods for obtaining individual plaintiff discovery in multi-district litigation and other coordinated proceedings is through the use of a Plaintiff Fact Sheet (PFS). A PFS…

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Litigation Record Retrieval

October 20, 2020

Your Personal Injury Litigation May be on Pause, but the Record Retrieval Clock is Still Ticking

State and federal courts extended deadlines and postponed trials at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. These unforeseen changes, new working models, and altered team dynamics may have changed case…

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Legal Nurse Consultants Litigation Record Retrieval

October 15, 2020

Get Organized Now and Never Pay Another Record Retrieval or Nurse Review Rush Fee on Your Personal Injury Cases

Protecting your client’s budget is an exercise in responsibility. It doesn’t begin when deadlines are looming over the horizon, but rather at the very beginning when your case is starting.…

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General Litigation Technology

October 2, 2020

Proactive Strategies for More Accurate Litigation Cost Forecasting

For many legal teams and their clients, the last six months have negatively impacted already tight budgets. Without the right parameters in place, then, forecasts are meaningless, and surprises become…

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Legal Nurse Consultants Litigation Record Retrieval

September 21, 2020

Three Ways Record Retrieval and Review Budgets Fail – And What To Do To Avoid Them

Establishing an accurate record retrieval budget early in the discovery process is an essential step in the planning phase of your litigation. When done wrong, it can adversely affect your…

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Legal Nurse Consultants Litigation

September 17, 2020

MRC Nurses Share the Five Keys to Controlling Medical Record Review Costs

As the country navigates through the pandemic and grapples with what the rest of this year has in store, a constant for law firms and their clients is the need…

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Community General News

August 10, 2020

Six Tips for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion During the Pandemic and Beyond

As the country navigates through the pandemic and grapples with what the next several months have in store, law firms and their clients have become justifiably concerned about the uncertain…

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General Health Care Litigation Record Retrieval

June 11, 2020

The Top 20 Things You Need to Know before Retrieving Records for Legal Cases

A little organization at the beginning of the process means a lot of time and expense can be saved in the medical record retrieval process. This is why it’s important…

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Legal Nurse Consultants News Record Retrieval

April 28, 2020

Eight Tips for Retaining an Expert, Even During COVID-19

By Dr. Caroline Crump and Natalie Baker Reis Every case has its own unique set of facts and determining the best methods to defend it can be tricky. Luckily,…

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Legal Nurse Consultants

March 18, 2020

How to Choose the Right Medical Record Analysis for Your Case

Choosing the right medical record analysis report for your litigation can go a long way in determining where to point your resources, developing your legal team’s strategy, and understanding the…

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General Record Retrieval

February 4, 2020

Five Signs It’s Time to Outsource Record Retrieval

Law firms and insurance companies of all sizes seek out record retrieval specialists like MRC every day because many realize record retrieval is more than just asking for records. It’s…

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Data Security Legal Nurse Consultants Record Retrieval Technology

November 30, 2019

The Importance of Encrypting Medical Records

According to the U.S National Cyber Security Alliance, 60% of small companies are unable to sustain their business past six months after a cyber attack. The average price to clean…

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General Litigation Record Retrieval

October 21, 2019

Questions You Should Always Ask the Custodian of Records to Improve Turnaround Time

Let’s face it, the retrieval of medical records can be a frustrating process with rules and complexities that can leave you uncertain as to when or if you will receive…

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General Home Legal Nurse Consultants Litigation News

September 18, 2019

How a Clear Medical Picture from a Legal Nurse Consultant Provides Better Strategic Decision Making

There’s a certain level of comfort and confidence that comes with knowing about the potential types of weakness in your case before an adversary. What kind of value would you…

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Health Care Record Retrieval Technology

June 12, 2019

Tips for Ensuring a Compliant Electronic Medical Records System

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems can make things drastically easier for medical professionals working for healthcare providers. However, it’s up to the provider's compliance team to make sure the things…

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Data Security General News Technology

April 26, 2019

MRC to Boost Data Security with Addition of Two-Factor Authentication

MRC is raising the data security bar once again. We are proud to announce the addition of a two-factor authentication (2FA) protocol as a new layer of security for users…

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General Legal Nurse Consultants News

April 8, 2019

Top Nursing Programs in Texas

Texas offers a rich history of nursing education that goes back to the late 1800s when the first formal school, John Sealy Hospital Training School for Nurses, opened in 1890.…

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News

April 2, 2019

National Account Representative Spotlight

MRC’s talented Natalie Baker Reis is more than a just top performing national account representative. Natalie wears many hats, and as Co-Editor for the DRI Young Lawyers’ Raising the Bar…

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General Litigation News Record Retrieval

February 13, 2019

Top 5 FAQs | Medical Record Retrieval

Medical record retrieval can be an overly complex web which many legal teams find too cumbersome to go at alone. For more than 35 years, leading firms and litigators across…

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General Health Care Legal Nurse Consultants Litigation Uncategorized

February 8, 2019

What Makes a Great Legal Nurse Consultant?

MRC has over 35 years of experience providing Medical Record Review & Analysis, so we know what it takes to excel as a legal nurse consultant. Our advantage is leveraging…

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Case Study Legal Nurse Consultants Medical Review

January 11, 2019

High-Volume Medical Record Review with Tight Deadlines

CLIENT WINS Even with short notice, MRC was able to meet both the client’s deadlines and budget needs. Our pricing is flexible, and in this case study, a flat, per-plaintiff…

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Case Study Record Retrieval

January 11, 2019

A Mindful Approach to Record Retrieval

BEST PRACTICE Gather all plaintiff alias information before requesting records. Avoid delayed or prolonged record retrieval efforts, the potential for missing records, and unplanned cost increase. SUMMARY MRC’s persistence and…

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MMSEA

November 1, 2018

Top Five Clinical Trial MMSEA Reporting FAQs

For more than 35 years, MRC has been the premier destination for medical record review and retrieval services. Since the inception of Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP…

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Litigation Uncategorized

October 1, 2018

Judges Say Do These 8 Things to Instantly Become a Better Trial Lawyer

A recent article in For The Defense magazine shares advice by various judges throughout the country on ways to improve advocacy skills. Author of the article Sandra J. Wunderlich, a…

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General Litigation News Technology

September 12, 2018

Have recent data breaches changed your social media usage?

Over the last 15 years, mobile device users have grown accustomed to waking up in the morning and reaching for their cell phones to connect to the world by checking…

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Case Study Record Retrieval

August 29, 2018

Answering the Challenges of Mass Tort Record Retrieval

BY THE NUMBERS 5,000,000+ Pages of Records 1,000s of Plaintiffs Dozens of Law Firms 3 Courts SUMMARY MRC coordinated all record retrieval for a complex, mass tort litigation and helped our…

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Litigation News Technology

August 27, 2018

Law Firm Cybersecurity in 2018

The following article appears in the August issue of Raising the Bar, Volume 14 Issue 7, courtesy of DRI By Natalie Baker, MRC National Accounts Development Specialist Law firm…

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General Litigation Record Retrieval

August 20, 2018

Retrieve Records Like a Pro

Six Tips for Legal Teams Authorization Ask each provider if they have a unique HIPAA authorization form and have the plaintiff sign it in advance. Make sure the release form…

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Community Events News

June 5, 2018

MRC is a WBEA Certified Woman-Owned Business

MRC is proud to announce its national recertification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA), a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise…

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General Health Care Litigation Record Retrieval

May 16, 2018

Medical Record Discoveries Related to Opioid Use

What the Medical Record might not say about opioid use According to a pain medicine expert, a reluctance of some medical physicians to use addiction labels on patients that…

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General News

April 11, 2018

Stress Management Techniques for Lawyers and Nurses

Are you feeling stressed out at your law office or health care facility? Well, reducing how often you check your cell phone could help reduce some of the stress. People…

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General Health Care News

March 26, 2018

What an Increased Interest in Nursing by Millennials Means for the Profession

An increased interest in nursing careers by Millennials could be just what the U.S. needs to help fight a projected shortage of registered nurses caused by the retiring of baby…

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Health Care

July 12, 2017

Medical Insurance Update Roundup

The healthcare industry is constantly changing, especially in the department of....

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Health Care News

June 10, 2016

Physicians Fear Health Insurance Industry Consolidation

With mergers of the country’s largest health insurers on the horizon, healthcare...

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Drug Safety Health Care

May 10, 2016

Are The Current Assumptions About SSRIs Completely Wrong?

A study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that patients who use SSRI...

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Health Care Legal Nurse Consultants

April 10, 2016

How A Merit-Based Payment System Affects Nurse Practitioners

The Medicare Access and CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) Reauthorization Act of 2015...

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Litigation News

March 10, 2016

ACA’s Subsidies Upheld by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court’s recently ruled, 6-3, that federal health insurance...

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Community News

February 10, 2016

CDC Recommends Meningitis B Vaccine to Broader Group

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) committee...

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General

September 7, 2015

Insights Into Patient Engagement by IBM’s Chief Healthcare Nurse

Patient engagement needs to go beyond patient satisfaction and scores by Hospital Consumer..

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General Technology

August 31, 2015

Amazon and Google: DNA Race To The Cloud

Amazon and Google are racing each other to store data on human DNA...

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Health Care News

January 15, 2015

2014-2015 Flu Season Epidemic

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the...

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February 13, 2025

Unlocking Success in Mass Torts with Comprehensive Medical Record Retrieval

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October 3, 2024

Forecasting Costs for Medical Record Retrieval and Review: A Strategic Approach

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Data Security Home Legal Nurse Consultants Litigation Record Retrieval Technology

April 5, 2023

Using Legal Analytics & Artificial Intelligence to Analyze & Retrieve Records for Litigation

The use of legal analytics has transformed the way law firms conduct business, and the record retrieval and analysis process is no exception. With increasing pressures to drive down costs,…

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Home Litigation Record Retrieval Technology

February 20, 2023

Optimized Mass Tort Record Retrieval

How do law firms optimize mass tort record retrieval? The need for an economic and efficient approach to record retrieval has been with us since those early mass tort cases in the…

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Home Litigation Record Retrieval Technology

January 15, 2023

How Do You Control Cost in Medical Records Retrieval for Lawyers?

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Home Litigation Record Retrieval

October 21, 2021

Six Tips for Legal Teams Retrieving Medical Records

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Home Litigation Record Retrieval

October 11, 2021

Best Practices When Requesting Records with a Subpoena

"Subpoena duces tecum" is a legal request to produce documents for a court case. Creating, serving, and following up on these types of record requests require a different level of…

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Litigation Record Retrieval

November 3, 2020

Why Litigation Cost Sharing is More Important Now Than Ever

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October 23, 2020

Best Practices for Plaintiff Fact Sheet Development in Products Liability Litigation

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October 20, 2020

Your Personal Injury Litigation May be on Pause, but the Record Retrieval Clock is Still Ticking

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October 15, 2020

Get Organized Now and Never Pay Another Record Retrieval or Nurse Review Rush Fee on Your Personal Injury Cases

Protecting your client’s budget is an exercise in responsibility. It doesn’t begin when deadlines are looming over the horizon, but rather at the very beginning when your case is starting.…

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Legal Nurse Consultants Litigation Record Retrieval

September 21, 2020

Three Ways Record Retrieval and Review Budgets Fail – And What To Do To Avoid Them

Establishing an accurate record retrieval budget early in the discovery process is an essential step in the planning phase of your litigation. When done wrong, it can adversely affect your…

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General Health Care Litigation Record Retrieval

June 11, 2020

The Top 20 Things You Need to Know before Retrieving Records for Legal Cases

A little organization at the beginning of the process means a lot of time and expense can be saved in the medical record retrieval process. This is why it’s important…

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Legal Nurse Consultants News Record Retrieval

April 28, 2020

Eight Tips for Retaining an Expert, Even During COVID-19

By Dr. Caroline Crump and Natalie Baker Reis Every case has its own unique set of facts and determining the best methods to defend it can be tricky. Luckily,…

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General Record Retrieval

February 4, 2020

Five Signs It’s Time to Outsource Record Retrieval

Law firms and insurance companies of all sizes seek out record retrieval specialists like MRC every day because many realize record retrieval is more than just asking for records. It’s…

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Data Security Legal Nurse Consultants Record Retrieval Technology

November 30, 2019

The Importance of Encrypting Medical Records

According to the U.S National Cyber Security Alliance, 60% of small companies are unable to sustain their business past six months after a cyber attack. The average price to clean…

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General Litigation Record Retrieval

October 21, 2019

Questions You Should Always Ask the Custodian of Records to Improve Turnaround Time

Let’s face it, the retrieval of medical records can be a frustrating process with rules and complexities that can leave you uncertain as to when or if you will receive…

mrchouston

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Health Care Record Retrieval Technology

June 12, 2019

Tips for Ensuring a Compliant Electronic Medical Records System

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General Litigation News Record Retrieval

February 13, 2019

Top 5 FAQs | Medical Record Retrieval

Medical record retrieval can be an overly complex web which many legal teams find too cumbersome to go at alone. For more than 35 years, leading firms and litigators across…

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Case Study Record Retrieval

January 11, 2019

A Mindful Approach to Record Retrieval

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Case Study Record Retrieval

August 29, 2018

Answering the Challenges of Mass Tort Record Retrieval

BY THE NUMBERS 5,000,000+ Pages of Records 1,000s of Plaintiffs Dozens of Law Firms 3 Courts SUMMARY MRC coordinated all record retrieval for a complex, mass tort litigation and helped our…

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General Litigation Record Retrieval

August 20, 2018

Retrieve Records Like a Pro

Six Tips for Legal Teams Authorization Ask each provider if they have a unique HIPAA authorization form and have the plaintiff sign it in advance. Make sure the release form…

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General Health Care Litigation Record Retrieval

May 16, 2018

Medical Record Discoveries Related to Opioid Use

What the Medical Record might not say about opioid use According to a pain medicine expert, a reluctance of some medical physicians to use addiction labels on patients that…

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Health Care Home Legal Nurse Consultants News

February 7, 2025

Legal Nurse Consulting: Bridging the Gap Between Medicine and Law

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Home Legal Nurse Consultants News

September 6, 2024

The Role of AI in Legal Nurse Consulting: Revolutionizing Case Analysis in Mass Torts

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Case Study Home Medical Review

August 27, 2024

MRC’s Pharmaceutical and Neonatal Experience Turns the Tide in Product Liability Case

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Home Legal Nurse Consultants News

August 27, 2024

The Indispensable Role of Legal Nurse Consulting in Modern Litigation

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July 5, 2023

Mastering Medical Record Review: A Vital Skill for Today’s Legal Professionals

Introduction At the nexus of law and medicine, one skill is paramount to the success of a legal professional - the ability to conduct a thorough medical record review. This…

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April 5, 2023

Using Legal Analytics & Artificial Intelligence to Analyze & Retrieve Records for Litigation

The use of legal analytics has transformed the way law firms conduct business, and the record retrieval and analysis process is no exception. With increasing pressures to drive down costs,…

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October 23, 2020

Best Practices for Plaintiff Fact Sheet Development in Products Liability Litigation

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October 15, 2020

Get Organized Now and Never Pay Another Record Retrieval or Nurse Review Rush Fee on Your Personal Injury Cases

Protecting your client’s budget is an exercise in responsibility. It doesn’t begin when deadlines are looming over the horizon, but rather at the very beginning when your case is starting.…

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September 21, 2020

Three Ways Record Retrieval and Review Budgets Fail – And What To Do To Avoid Them

Establishing an accurate record retrieval budget early in the discovery process is an essential step in the planning phase of your litigation. When done wrong, it can adversely affect your…

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September 17, 2020

MRC Nurses Share the Five Keys to Controlling Medical Record Review Costs

As the country navigates through the pandemic and grapples with what the rest of this year has in store, a constant for law firms and their clients is the need…

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April 28, 2020

Eight Tips for Retaining an Expert, Even During COVID-19

By Dr. Caroline Crump and Natalie Baker Reis Every case has its own unique set of facts and determining the best methods to defend it can be tricky. Luckily,…

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March 18, 2020

How to Choose the Right Medical Record Analysis for Your Case

Choosing the right medical record analysis report for your litigation can go a long way in determining where to point your resources, developing your legal team’s strategy, and understanding the…

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November 30, 2019

The Importance of Encrypting Medical Records

According to the U.S National Cyber Security Alliance, 60% of small companies are unable to sustain their business past six months after a cyber attack. The average price to clean…

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General Home Legal Nurse Consultants Litigation News

September 18, 2019

How a Clear Medical Picture from a Legal Nurse Consultant Provides Better Strategic Decision Making

There’s a certain level of comfort and confidence that comes with knowing about the potential types of weakness in your case before an adversary. What kind of value would you…

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General Legal Nurse Consultants News

April 8, 2019

Top Nursing Programs in Texas

Texas offers a rich history of nursing education that goes back to the late 1800s when the first formal school, John Sealy Hospital Training School for Nurses, opened in 1890.…

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February 8, 2019

What Makes a Great Legal Nurse Consultant?

MRC has over 35 years of experience providing Medical Record Review & Analysis, so we know what it takes to excel as a legal nurse consultant. Our advantage is leveraging…

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January 11, 2019

High-Volume Medical Record Review with Tight Deadlines

CLIENT WINS Even with short notice, MRC was able to meet both the client’s deadlines and budget needs. Our pricing is flexible, and in this case study, a flat, per-plaintiff…

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Top Five Clinical Trial MMSEA Reporting FAQs

For more than 35 years, MRC has been the premier destination for medical record review and retrieval services. Since the inception of Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP…

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How A Merit-Based Payment System Affects Nurse Practitioners

The Medicare Access and CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) Reauthorization Act of 2015...

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Navigating Cybersecurity: A 360 Perspective

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April 5, 2023

Using Legal Analytics & Artificial Intelligence to Analyze & Retrieve Records for Litigation

The use of legal analytics has transformed the way law firms conduct business, and the record retrieval and analysis process is no exception. With increasing pressures to drive down costs,…

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November 30, 2019

The Importance of Encrypting Medical Records

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April 26, 2019

MRC to Boost Data Security with Addition of Two-Factor Authentication

MRC is raising the data security bar once again. We are proud to announce the addition of a two-factor authentication (2FA) protocol as a new layer of security for users…

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