U.S. District Judge Lew Affirms Michael F Arrigo as Expert in Medical Coding, Medical Billing, Medicare Fraud, Fraud Damages, Electronic Health Records

Expert witness Michael Arrigo was affirmed as an expert by U.S. District Judge Lew.  To view the ruling click here: United States and State of California v Pacific Health Corporation. Excerpt:…

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Medical Billing Expert Witness Howell and Collateral Source Rule

Medical billing expert witness Howell specials work in California in matters involving personal injury, medical malpractice, and payor provider disputes.  Experts should have  an understanding of the collateral source rule.…

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Expert Witness Medicaid Expansion Affordable Care Act

As an expert witness I am regularly requested to provide opinions regarding the value of medical care under the Affordable Care Act. A misunderstood and often overlooked centerpiece of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act—often referred to as “Obamacare” or "ACA"—is the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to people with annual incomes below 138 percent of the federal poverty level.

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Affordable Care Act Expert Witness Work Requires Attorney Education

In my work as an expert witness regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as the "ACA" or "Obamacare"), I find that more medical malpractice and personal industry cases as well as cases involving requirements for insurance coverage for self-insured employer's employees encompass ACA in their scope. The ACA may change the economics of healthcare as they apply to a legal matter involving damages, value of care, or insurance coverage and benefits.

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Healthcare Expert witness, HIPAA, HITECH Act, Medical Coding and Affordable Care Act Considerations

healthcare expert witness work in medical coding and billing, usual customary and reasonable cost of care, HIPAA Privacy, HITECH Act, and Affordable Care act require special considerations

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