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Review Fee $500/hrDeposition Fee $500/hrCourt Fee $500/hrThis expert has over 30 years of experience with healthcare and health insurance. She gained her PhD in sociology and health policy at the University of California, Santa Cruz and directed research at the Institute of Health and Aging at UC San Francisco before leading the White House's Health Care Reform Task Force. Since, she has continued to contribute to the private and public sectors, working as a principal at William M. Mercer, Inc, the vice president of the Lewin Group, an associate professor of research at UC Santa Cruz, and the consumer representative to the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee. Her most recent roles include consulting for Watson Wyatt Worldwide, the Center for Medical Technology Policy, and Bain & Company. Currently she is an independent health care consultant.
Consultant, A healthcare consultancy in California
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), UC Santa Cruz
Westlake Village,
California
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What Can a Health Insurance Expert Witness Opine On?
Claims Processing
Reviewing and adjudicating insurance claims.
Policy Underwriting
Evaluating risks for insurance coverage.
Premium Calculation
Determining costs for insurance policies.
Network Management
Managing provider networks for client access.
Benefit Design
Creating coverage options for policyholders.
Customer Service Support
Assisting clients with insurance inquiries.
FAQs for Health Insurance Expert Witnesses
What is a health insurance expert witness?
A health insurance expert witness is a specialist who explains insurance policies, coverage, and industry standards in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing claims, and testifying to clarify complex insurance issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insights of a health insurance expert witness?
A health insurance expert witness supports disputes involving coverage denials, policy interpretation, billing and coding, medical necessity, ERISA claims, fraud, bad faith, and reimbursement.
How can a health insurance expert witness assist in interpreting complex policy provisions?
A health insurance expert witness can clarify complex policy provisions by explaining coverage terms, exclusions, and industry standards in clear, legally relevant language.
What specific training and credentials should a health insurance expert witness possess?
A health insurance expert witness should have advanced insurance or healthcare degrees, industry certifications (e.g., RHU, CEBS), and extensive claims, underwriting, and regulatory experience.
How does a health insurance expert witness evaluate claim denials for litigation purposes?
A health insurance expert witness evaluates claim denials by reviewing policy language, medical records, billing codes, and insurer procedures to assess compliance with industry standards.
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