Medical Billing Experts: What’s Reasonable? Understanding Medical Billing in The United States, The Role of Medical Billing Experts in Personal Injury Lawsuits, and How to Satisfy the Court’s Daubert Factors

Joshua Offenhartz
Joshua Offenhartz | Koeller Nebeker Carlson Haluck

Joshua Offenhartz is an attorney with Koeller Nebeker Carlson Haluck, a dynamic law firm with presence throughout the country, employing more than 90 attorneys and 200 employees across nine locations throughout the West, Southwest, and Southeast.

On-Demand: June 24, 2024

2 hour CLE

Tuition: $195.00
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Program Summary

Many states require plaintiffs show that the costs of their medical bills are reasonable and customary in the community to be considered as damages in a personal injury lawsuit. In response, defense attorneys have turned to medical billing experts to evaluate the costs of treatments and determine whether the costs of treatments are reasonable. Because of the complexities with medical billing and the novelty of these experts, Courts across the country have struggled with whether or not to admit them under Daubert.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Medical Billing in the United States
  • Legal ‘Reasonableness’ Requirements for Medical Bills
  • Medical Bill Review Experts – Evaluation and Processes
  • Hot Button Legal Issues and Overcoming Daubert Challenges

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Joshua C. Offenhartz_FedBarJoshua Offenhartz | Koeller Nebeker Carlson Haluck

Joshua Offenhartz is an attorney with Koeller Nebeker Carlson Haluck, a dynamic law firm with presence throughout the country, employing more than 90 attorneys and 200 employees across nine locations throughout the West, Southwest, and Southeast. KNCH successfully represents its clients in all types of legal matters and disputes, including multi-party, complex litigation matters involving construction defects, construction site accidents, entertainment and hospitality claims, automobile and trucking accidents, environmental claims, business law, employment law, insurance coverage and bad faith, as well as most other types of general civil litigation.

Offenhartz is a litigator and business lawyer who is a trusted advisor to companies on legal issues affecting their operations. Josh represents clients in the agriculture, construction, e-commerce, finance, medical, real estate, and culinary industries. He also serves as outside counsel for several small, medium, and growing businesses that need day-to-day legal advice for their growing companies. Josh takes pride in solving problems and loves working with entrepreneurs and business owners. He is detail-oriented and believes in providing his clients with a very thorough investigation and evaluation of their case to ensure an accurate assessment of risks and the best possible outcome. These skills combined with Josh’s private-sector experience make him an ideal attorney for businesses seeking a solutions-based attorney who can navigate the intersection of business and law.

Josh believes in giving back to the community. He is a member of a local school board’s Financial Advisory Board and a board member of the Jewish National Fund. He supports the Phoenix Art Museum as a member of the Men’s Art Council and helps others by volunteering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Arizona, the Saint Mary’s Food Bank, and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Outside of work Josh enjoys spending time with family. He is also a passionate sports fan, amateur cinephile, and he teaches a class for teens that promotes leadership, civic engagement, and philanthropy.

Agenda

I. Medical Billing in the United States | 2:00pm – 2:30pm

II. Legal ‘Reasonableness’ Requirements for Medical Bills | 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

III. Medical Bill Review Experts – Evaluation and Processes | 3:10pm – 3:40pm

IV. Hot Button Legal Issues and Overcoming Daubert Challenges | 3:40pm – 4:10pm

Credits

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2 General hours

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2 General

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2 General

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2 General

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2 General

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2 General

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