Challenging the Reasonableness and Necessity of Medical Bills

Erica Spurlock | Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C.

Erica Spurlock focuses her litigation practice in the areas of automobile, commercial trucking, and other personal injury, wrongful death, and general liability defense. Additionally, Erica represents healthcare providers involved in mental health cases, overseeing Court Ordered Treatment Plans, and other Title 36 matters. Erica was a summer law clerk for Jones, Skelton & Hochuli and has practiced with the firm since she was licensed in 2015. In her practice, she has obtained favorable outcomes for many of her clients through motion practice, settlement negotiations, arbitrations, and trials in state and federal court.

Outside of the office, Erica enjoys cheering for the Green Bay Packers, doting on her dogs, and expanding her culinary abilities with her husband and stepson. Erica also coaches girls’ basketball teams, speaks conversational French and was a member of Tufts University’s Alpine Ski Team, racing slalom and giant slalom.

I. Necessity of Treatment | 1:00pm – 1:15pm

II. The Collateral Source Rule | 1:15pm – 1:30pm

III. Reasonableness of Billing | 1:30pm – 1:45pm

IV. Evidentiary Issues Associated with Medical Bills | 1:45pm – 2:00pm

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

V. Systemic Abuse and Public Policy | 2:10pm – 2:40pm