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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…
Matthew Mott
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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…
Erin Hopple
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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…
Erin Hopple
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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…
Erin Hopple
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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…
Erin Hopple
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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,…
Erin Hopple
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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.…
Erin Hopple
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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…
Erin Hopple
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Data SecurityHomeLegal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationRecord RetrievalTechnology
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,…
Erin Hopple
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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…
Erin Hopple
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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…
Erin Hopple
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HomeLitigationRecord RetrievalTechnology
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…
Erin Hopple
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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,…
Erin Hopple
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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…
Erin Hopple
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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…
Erin Hopple
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HomeLitigationRecord RetrievalTechnology
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…
Erin Hopple
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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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subpoenaHomeLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
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LitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
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Legal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
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LitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Legal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationRecord 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.…
mrchouston 0
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GeneralLitigationTechnology
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 ConsultantsLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Legal Nurse ConsultantsLitigation
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…
mrchouston 0
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CommunityGeneralNews
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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GeneralHealth CareLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
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Legal Nurse ConsultantsNewsRecord 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,…
mrchouston 0
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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…
mrchouston 0
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GeneralRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
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Data SecurityLegal Nurse ConsultantsRecord RetrievalTechnology
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…
mrchouston 0
Love1
GeneralLitigationRecord 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 0
Love1
MRC Winning EdgeGeneralHomeLegal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationNews
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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Health CareRecord RetrievalTechnology
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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Data SecurityGeneralNewsTechnology
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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GeneralLegal Nurse ConsultantsNews
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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GeneralLitigationNewsRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
GeneralHealth CareLegal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationUncategorized
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…
mrchouston
Love0
Case StudyLegal Nurse ConsultantsMedical 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Case StudyRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
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…
mrchouston 0
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LitigationUncategorized
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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GeneralLitigationNewsTechnology
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 StudyRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
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LitigationNewsTechnology
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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GeneralLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
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CommunityEventsNews
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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GeneralHealth CareLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
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GeneralNews
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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Millennials in Nursing | MRC HoustonGeneralHealth CareNews
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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MRC Houston's Medical Insurance Update RoundupHealth Care
July 12, 2017

Medical Insurance Update Roundup

The healthcare industry is constantly changing, especially in the department of....
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Physicians Fear Health Insurance Industry Consolidation | MRC HoustonHealth CareNews
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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Are SSRI Assumptions Wrong? | MRC HoustonDrug SafetyHealth Care
May 10, 2016

Are The Current Assumptions About SSRIs Completely Wrong?

A study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that patients who use SSRI...
mrchouston
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How A Merit-Based Payment System Affects Nurse Practitioners | MRC HoustonHealth CareLegal 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...
mrchouston
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ACA’s Subsidies Upheld by Supreme Court | MRC HoustonLitigationNews
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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CDC Recommends Meningitis B Vaccine to Broader Group | MRC HoustonCommunityNews
February 10, 2016

CDC Recommends Meningitis B Vaccine to Broader Group

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) committee...
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Insights Into Patient Engagement by IBM’s Chief Healthcare Nurse | MRC HoustonGeneral
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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Amazon and Google: DNA Race to the Cloud | MRC HoustonGeneralTechnology
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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2014-2015 Flu Season | MRC HoustonHealth CareNews
January 15, 2015

2014-2015 Flu Season Epidemic

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the...
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Data SecurityHomeLegal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationRecord RetrievalTechnology
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,…
Erin Hopple
Love0
HomeLitigationRecord RetrievalTechnology
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…
Erin Hopple
Love0
HomeLitigationRecord RetrievalTechnology
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…
Erin Hopple
Love0
medical records stackedHomeLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
subpoenaHomeLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
LitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love2
Legal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love2
LitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Legal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationRecord 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.…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Legal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
GeneralHealth CareLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Legal Nurse ConsultantsNewsRecord 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,…
mrchouston 0
Love0
GeneralRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love1
Data SecurityLegal Nurse ConsultantsRecord RetrievalTechnology
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…
mrchouston 0
Love1
GeneralLitigationRecord 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 0
Love1
Health CareRecord RetrievalTechnology
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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
GeneralLitigationNewsRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Case StudyRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Case StudyRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
GeneralLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
GeneralHealth CareLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
HomeLegal Nurse ConsultantsLitigation
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…
Erin Hopple
Love0
Data SecurityHomeLegal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationRecord RetrievalTechnology
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,…
Erin Hopple
Love0
Legal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love2
Legal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationRecord 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.…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Legal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationRecord 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Legal Nurse ConsultantsLitigation
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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Legal Nurse ConsultantsNewsRecord 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,…
mrchouston 0
Love0
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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
Data SecurityLegal Nurse ConsultantsRecord RetrievalTechnology
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…
mrchouston 0
Love1
MRC Winning EdgeGeneralHomeLegal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationNews
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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
GeneralLegal Nurse ConsultantsNews
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.…
mrchouston 0
Love0
GeneralHealth CareLegal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationUncategorized
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…
mrchouston
Love0
Case StudyLegal Nurse ConsultantsMedical 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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
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…
mrchouston 0
Love0
How A Merit-Based Payment System Affects Nurse Practitioners | MRC HoustonHealth CareLegal 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...
mrchouston
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Data SecurityEventsHomeTechnology
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…
Matthew Mott
Love0
Data SecurityHomeLegal Nurse ConsultantsLitigationRecord RetrievalTechnology
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,…
Erin Hopple
Love0
Data SecurityLegal Nurse ConsultantsRecord RetrievalTechnology
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…
mrchouston 0
Love1
Data SecurityGeneralNewsTechnology
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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