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🎙 Workers Comp Unwrapped – Episode 223

Title: Collaborative Strategies Between Adjusters, Attorneys, and Providers

Subtitle: Because "We Didn’t Get Your Email" Isn’t a Strategy
This week, Max sits down with Ayesha to unpack why poor communication keeps claims delayed and payments missing—and what providers can do about it. From broken email chains to lost authorizations, they explore how early, consistent collaboration between adjusters, attorneys, and providers can speed up authorizations, reduce lien disputes, and get bills paid faster.
🔎 Topics covered:

• Why communication breaks down in workers' comp
• 3 key stages where collaboration changes outcomes
• Proven strategies to stay documented, stay visible, and stay paid

Whether you’re a provider, a billing team, or just tired of “we didn’t get your email,” this episode offers practical steps to take control of your claims.

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Workers Comp Unwrapped – Episode 222
Topic: When to Involve Utilization Review in Workers’ Comp Cases
Subtitle: How to Survive UR, Get Approvals, and Actually Get Paid
Host: Max
Guest: Ayesha

Description:
Utilization Review (UR): the gatekeeper of treatment approvals and the bane of every provider's existence. In this episode, Max and guest Ayesha dive deep into the what, when, and how of UR in California workers’ comp cases. From understanding Labor Code § 4610 to decoding why your RFAs keep getting denied, this episode unpacks the rules, timelines, and strategies that separate denied claims from paid ones.

You’ll learn:

• What UR actually is and why it exists
• When you must submit an RFA—and how to do it right
• Common reasons RFAs get denied (and how to fix them)
• What happens after a denial—and when IMR can save the day
• How teams like MLM boost approval rates with smart submission strategies

Whether you're a physician, biller, or just tired of the phrase “we didn’t get your RFA,” this episode is packed with practical insights and compliance-critical tips.

Key Takeaways:

• UR delays = payment denials
• Incomplete RFAs = fast rejections
• Missed timelines = lost revenue
• Strategy = survival

Bonus: Ayesha answers real UR survival questions from the field, including how MLM ensures your RFAs don’t just get sent—they get approved.

Tune in, take notes, and take control of your UR process.

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🎙️ Episode 221 – Understanding Workers’ Comp Subrogation: What Providers Should Know

Guest: Ayesha | Host: Max

Subrogation: that frustrating word insurers love to use when they don’t want to pay your bill. In this episode, Max is joined by returning expert Ayesha to break down what subrogation actually means, how it impacts provider payments, and what you can do to protect your revenue. From legal rights under California Labor Code to common pitfalls and lien strategies, this episode turns a complex legal mess into clear, actionable steps for providers.

✅ Learn what subrogation is (and isn’t)
✅ Know your rights under LC § 4603.2 and § 3856
✅ Avoid payment delays with lien best practices
✅ Hear how MLM gets providers paid—even when subrogation is in play

📌 If subrogation has ever stalled your payments, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

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Episode 20 – Unpacking the DOGE Controversy While MLM: Expose the Real Risk

In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the growing controversy surrounding Elon Musk’s promotion of DOGE—specifically how his crypto maneuvers are slashing critical maternal health funding, all while publicly advocating for higher birth rates. The contradiction isn’t just ironic—it’s dangerous.
We break down what this funding shift means for maternal care programs, healthcare providers, and workers’ compensation systems already under pressure. You'll learn how these economic decisions ripple into real-life consequences for frontline medical professionals and families alike.
And while all this unfolds, MLM—Multi-Level Marketing—is often overlooked as a protective structure. We unpack why MLM frameworks might offer the financial buffer and structural resilience healthcare workers and entrepreneurs need in uncertain times like these.
If you're a healthcare worker, policymaker, or someone simply trying to make sense of how crypto hype and public health collide—this episode is for you.

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$1M Workers’ Comp Fraud Case: How Being with MLM Could Save You"
In this episode of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, Max Cooper is joined by compliance expert Ayesha Malik to unpack a high-profile fraud case involving a California plumbing contractor ordered to pay over $1 million in restitution. The discussion dives into what went wrong, how the fraud was detected, and what employers can learn from it.
More importantly, we explore how working with Medical Lien Management (MLM) could have prevented this situation altogether. From payroll discrepancies to audit red flags, MLM’s oversight and compliance support help businesses avoid legal risks, protect revenue, and stay ahead of workers' comp regulations.

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After successful Season 01 and ongoing Season 02, MLM is now introducing a session where our workers' comp experts answer your most asked questions and discuss strategies for medical providers to overcome the hurdles.

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Episode 18: Exploring the Role of Blockchain in Workers’ Comp Billing
Blockchain technology is poised to revolutionize workers’ comp billing, making claims more transparent, secure, and efficient. But how does it actually work, and what does it mean for medical providers, insurers, and claims professionals?
In this episode of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, Max & Ayesha break down:
✅ What blockchain is and how it works (in simple terms!)
✅ How blockchain enhances transparency in claims processing
✅ How it prevents fraudulent billing and duplicate claims
✅ How smart contracts can automate approvals and speed up reimbursements
✅ Real-world examples of blockchain being used in healthcare and insurance
✅ Challenges to adoption and what’s next for the industry
With billions lost to fraud and inefficiencies in workers’ comp billing every year, blockchain has the potential to streamline payments, secure medical records, and improve trust between all parties. Whether you’re a medical provider, billing specialist, or industry professional, this episode will help you understand how blockchain could shape the future of workers’ comp.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite streaming platform!

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After successful Season 01 and ongoing Season 02, MLM is now introducing a session where our workers' comp experts answer your most asked questions and discuss strategies for medical providers to overcome the hurdles.

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#podcast #newepisode #episode #healthcare #hospitals #medical #workerscomp #attorney #doctors #california #usa #billing #workerscompbilling #trump #medicalprovider #LienFiling #SBR #Revenuecycle #DOR #Eamscasesearh #DIR #Credentialing #Collections #Insurancepayments #LienFunding #WCclaims

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Episode 17: The Rise of Virtual Hearings in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Virtual hearings are reshaping the workers’ compensation system, making legal proceedings faster, more accessible, and cost-effective. But what does this shift mean for medical providers, attorneys, and injured workers?
In this episode of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, Max & Ayesha break down:
✅ How virtual hearings are transforming workers’ comp litigation
✅ The pros and cons of remote legal proceedings
✅ Best practices for medical providers testifying in virtual depositions
✅ How to set up a professional virtual environment for expert testimony
✅ Key legal and technical requirements for remote hearings
With states like California, New York, and Texas making virtual hearings the new normal, medical professionals need to be prepared. Whether you’re providing expert testimony or submitting medical reports, this episode will help you navigate remote hearings with confidence.
🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite streaming platform!

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After successful Season 01 and ongoing Season 02, MLM is now introducing a session where our workers' comp experts answer your most asked questions and discuss strategies for medical providers to overcome the hurdles.

Support the show

#podcast #newepisode #episode #healthcare #hospitals #medical #workerscomp #attorney #doctors #california #usa #billing #workerscompbilling #trump #medicalprovider #LienFiling #SBR #Revenuecycle #DOR #Eamscasesearh #DIR #Credentialing #Collections #Insurancepayments #LienFunding #WCclaims

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