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Is Pain or Disability Making You Consider Retiring from Medical Practice? Here’s Why to Seek Legal Consultation First

After decades of demanding work, many physicians and medical professionals eventually confront an uncomfortable reality: chronic pain, illness, or exhaustion is interfering with their ability to practice. Whether you're an...

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Doctor Disability Insurance: How to Appeal a Claim Denial

April. 28, 2025

You take out doctor disability insurance so it is there in case you ever need it. Unfortunately, as you might have already experienced with patients’ cases, insurance does not always...

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Doctors, Lawyers, Professionals: Do You Need Specialty-Specific Disability Insurance?

January. 8, 2024

If you're a physician, lawyer, dentist, or other high-income professional working in a complex field, you shouldn't go without robust long-term disability insurance coverage. You've dedicated countless hours to mastering...

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Do Doctors Need Disability Insurance?

September. 14, 2023

A doctor’s daily responsibilities are physically, mentally, and cognitively demanding. The nature of their work involves being on their feet most of the day, dexterous use of their hands for...

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When Do Insurers Negotiate Contracts with Healthcare Providers?

How comfortable do you feel with your current provider agreement with your commercial payors? If the answer is anything less than completely satisfied, then you may need to consider negotiating...

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Everything Doctors Should Know About the No Surprises Act

February. 17, 2022

Most physicians, especially those that work in hospital settings, have heard about the No Surprises Act. Many healthcare organizations, including the American Hospital Organization and American Medical Association, initially supported...

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Physician Revenue Metrics: Lessons from the Pandemic

October. 14, 2021

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...

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4 Meaningful Ways to Increase Your Medical Practice’s Revenue

October. 1, 2021

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...

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“Own Occupation” Disability Insurance Policies: A Guide for Doctors

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...

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4 Things Doctors Need to Know About Provider-Payer Disputes

October. 6, 2020

Our healthcare environment becomes more complex every year. While your organization may feel comfortable handling some provider-payer issues in-house, many medical groups are discovering that the insurance companies and other...

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What Does a Physician Consultant Do in a Disability Insurance Claim?

At some point during a long-term disability insurance claim, the insurance company may ask a physician consultant to evaluate your case and medical records. When you get this notice, it...

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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Disability

October. 15, 2019

As you prepare your application for long-term disability (LTD) benefits, you’ll quickly realize how important your doctors’ opinions are to your claim. Unfortunately, many people are uncomfortable discussing their disability with their...

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